Add 3/54 and 12/48
3/54 + 12/48 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
24/432 + 108/432 = 24 + 108/432 = 132/432 - 132/432 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 3/54 + 12/48 = 11/36
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