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Add 14/5 and 12/54

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 12/54

14/5 + 12/54 is 136/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    14/5 = 14 × 54/5 × 54 = 756/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/270 + 60/270 = 756 + 60/270 = 816/270
  5. 816/270 simplified gives 136/45
  6. So, 14/5 + 12/54 = 136/45
    In mixed form: 31/45

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