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Add 12/5 and 3/54

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/54

12/5 + 3/54 is 221/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/270 + 15/270 = 648 + 15/270 = 663/270
  5. 663/270 simplified gives 221/90
  6. So, 12/5 + 3/54 = 221/90
    In mixed form: 241/90

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