Add 1/7 and 12/54
1/7 + 12/54 is 23/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
1/7 = 1 × 54/7 × 54 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
12/54 = 12 × 7/54 × 7 = 84/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 84/378 = 54 + 84/378 = 138/378 - 138/378 simplified gives 23/63
- So, 1/7 + 12/54 = 23/63
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