Add 12/3 and 6/54, Solve 4 0/3 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 6/54

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/54

12/3 + 6/54 is 37/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
12/3 = 12 × 18/3 × 18 = 216/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54
Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 6/54 = 216 + 6/54 = 222/54
222/54 simplified gives 37/9
So, 12/3 + 6/54 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9

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