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Add 12/24 and 45/54

12/24 + 45/54 is 4/3.

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,
    45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/216 + 180/216 = 108 + 180/216 = 288/216
  5. 288/216 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 12/24 + 45/54 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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