Add 54/12 and 8/21, Solve 4 6/12 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 8/21

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 8/21

54/12 + 8/21 is 205/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 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 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84
Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 32/84 = 378 + 32/84 = 410/84
410/84 simplified gives 205/42
So, 54/12 + 8/21 = 205/42
In mixed form: 437/42

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