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Add 12/24 and 15/54

12/24 + 15/54 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/216 + 60/216 = 108 + 60/216 = 168/216
  5. 168/216 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 12/24 + 15/54 = 7/9

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