Add 1/3 and 12/54
1/3 + 12/54 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
1/3 = 1 × 18/3 × 18 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 12/54 = 18 + 12/54 = 30/54 - 30/54 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 1/3 + 12/54 = 5/9
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