Add 12/8 and 2/54
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2/54
12/8 + 2/54 is 83/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216 - Add the two like fractions:
324/216 + 8/216 = 324 + 8/216 = 332/216 - 332/216 simplified gives 83/54
- So, 12/8 + 2/54 = 83/54
In mixed form: 129/54
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