Add 7/54 and 54/12, Solve 7/54 + 4 6/12 as a fraction

Add 7/54 and 54/12

1^st number: 7/54, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

7/54 + 54/12 is 125/27.

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,
54/12 = 54 × 9/12 × 9 = 486/108
Add the two like fractions:
14/108 + 486/108 = 14 + 486/108 = 500/108
500/108 simplified gives 125/27
So, 7/54 + 54/12 = 125/27
In mixed form: 417/27

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