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Add 10/12 and 8/54

10/12 + 8/54 is 53/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/108 + 16/108 = 90 + 16/108 = 106/108
  5. 106/108 simplified gives 53/54
  6. So, 10/12 + 8/54 = 53/54

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