Add 54/12 and 32/7, Solve 4 6/12 + 4 4/7 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 32/7

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 4/7

54/12 + 32/7 is 127/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
32/7 = 32 × 12/7 × 12 = 384/84
Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 384/84 = 378 + 384/84 = 762/84
762/84 simplified gives 127/14
So, 54/12 + 32/7 = 127/14
In mixed form: 91/14

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