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Add 15/3 and 12/54

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/54

15/3 + 12/54 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    15/3 = 15 × 18/3 × 18 = 270/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/54 + 12/54 = 270 + 12/54 = 282/54
  5. 282/54 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 15/3 + 12/54 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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