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Add 18/12 and 8/54

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 8/54

18/12 + 8/54 is 89/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    18/12 = 18 × 9/12 × 9 = 162/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/108 + 16/108 = 162 + 16/108 = 178/108
  5. 178/108 simplified gives 89/54
  6. So, 18/12 + 8/54 = 89/54
    In mixed form: 135/54

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