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Add 15/54 and 12/8

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 1 4/8

15/54 + 12/8 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/216 + 324/216 = 60 + 324/216 = 384/216
  5. 384/216 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 15/54 + 12/8 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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