Add 54/12 and 4/27, Solve 4 6/12 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 4/27

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 4/27

54/12 + 4/27 is 251/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
54/12 = 54 × 9/12 × 9 = 486/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
Add the two like fractions:
486/108 + 16/108 = 486 + 16/108 = 502/108
502/108 simplified gives 251/54
So, 54/12 + 4/27 = 251/54
In mixed form: 435/54

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