Add 12/54 and 2/18
12/54 + 2/18 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
2/18 = 2 × 3/18 × 3 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
12/54 + 6/54 = 12 + 6/54 = 18/54 - 18/54 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 12/54 + 2/18 = 1/3
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/54+2/18 12/54+4/18 12/54+2/36 36/54+2/18 12/54+6/18 12/54+2/54 60/54+2/18 12/54+10/18 12/54+2/90 84/54+2/18 12/54+14/18