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Add 12/54 and 3/9

12/54 + 3/9 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    3/9 = 3 × 6/9 × 6 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/54 + 18/54 = 12 + 18/54 = 30/54
  5. 30/54 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 12/54 + 3/9 = 5/9

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