Add 12/54 and 14/36
12/54 + 14/36 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 42/108 = 24 + 42/108 = 66/108 - 66/108 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 12/54 + 14/36 = 11/18
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