Add 54/12 and 9/35, Solve 4 6/12 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 9/35

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 9/35

54/12 + 9/35 is 333/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
54/12 = 54 × 35/12 × 35 = 1890/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
Add the two like fractions:
1890/420 + 108/420 = 1890 + 108/420 = 1998/420
1998/420 simplified gives 333/70
So, 54/12 + 9/35 = 333/70
In mixed form: 453/70

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