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Add 1/54 and 12/81

1/54 + 12/81 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
    1/54 = 1 × 3/54 × 3 = 3/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/162 + 24/162 = 3 + 24/162 = 27/162
  5. 27/162 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 1/54 + 12/81 = 1/6

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