Add 72/54 and 27/12, Solve 1 18/54 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 72/54 and 27/12

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

72/54 + 27/12 is 43/12.

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,
72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108
Add the two like fractions:
144/108 + 243/108 = 144 + 243/108 = 387/108
387/108 simplified gives 43/12
So, 72/54 + 27/12 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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