Add 3/12 and 36/54
3/12 + 36/54 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 72/108 = 27 + 72/108 = 99/108 - 99/108 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 3/12 + 36/54 = 11/12
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