Add 3/54 and 3/12
3/54 + 3/12 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 27/108 = 6 + 27/108 = 33/108 - 33/108 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 3/54 + 3/12 = 11/36
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