Add 12/54 and 1/8
12/54 + 1/8 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 27/216 = 48 + 27/216 = 75/216 - 75/216 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 12/54 + 1/8 = 25/72
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