Add 10/6 and 12/54
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 12/54
10/6 + 12/54 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 12/54 = 90 + 12/54 = 102/54 - 102/54 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 10/6 + 12/54 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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