Add 54/2 and 12/42, Solve 27 0/2 + 12/42 as a fraction

Add 54/2 and 12/42

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/42

54/2 + 12/42 is 191/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
54/2 = 54 × 21/2 × 21 = 1134/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42
Add the two like fractions:
1134/42 + 12/42 = 1134 + 12/42 = 1146/42
1146/42 simplified gives 191/7
So, 54/2 + 12/42 = 191/7
In mixed form: 272/7

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