Add 7/54 and 40/12, Solve 7/54 + 3 4/12 as a fraction

Add 7/54 and 40/12

1^st number: 7/54, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

7/54 + 40/12 is 187/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
40/12 = 40 × 9/12 × 9 = 360/108
Add the two like fractions:
14/108 + 360/108 = 14 + 360/108 = 374/108
374/108 simplified gives 187/54
So, 7/54 + 40/12 = 187/54
In mixed form: 325/54

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