Add 12/54 and 6/5
1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 1 1/5
12/54 + 6/5 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
6/5 = 6 × 54/5 × 54 = 324/270 - Add the two like fractions:
60/270 + 324/270 = 60 + 324/270 = 384/270 - 384/270 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 12/54 + 6/5 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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