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Add 12/54 and 40/6

1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 6 4/6

12/54 + 40/6 is 62/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
    40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/54 + 360/54 = 12 + 360/54 = 372/54
  5. 372/54 simplified gives 62/9
  6. So, 12/54 + 40/6 = 62/9
    In mixed form: 68/9

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