Add 54/40 and 50/12, Solve 1 14/40 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 54/40 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

54/40 + 50/12 is 331/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120
Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 500/120 = 162 + 500/120 = 662/120
662/120 simplified gives 331/60
So, 54/40 + 50/12 = 331/60
In mixed form: 531/60

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