Add 12/54 and 6/48
12/54 + 6/48 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
96/432 + 54/432 = 96 + 54/432 = 150/432 - 150/432 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 12/54 + 6/48 = 25/72
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