Add 12/54 and 2/4
12/54 + 2/4 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 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 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 54/108 = 24 + 54/108 = 78/108 - 78/108 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 12/54 + 2/4 = 13/18
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