Add 10/12 and 18/54
10/12 + 18/54 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
90/108 + 36/108 = 90 + 36/108 = 126/108 - 126/108 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 10/12 + 18/54 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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