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Add 10/18 and 12/54

10/18 + 12/54 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/54 + 12/54 = 30 + 12/54 = 42/54
  5. 42/54 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 10/18 + 12/54 = 7/9

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