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Add 3/54 and 63/12

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 5 3/12

3/54 + 63/12 is 191/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    63/12 = 63 × 9/12 × 9 = 567/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/108 + 567/108 = 6 + 567/108 = 573/108
  5. 573/108 simplified gives 191/36
  6. So, 3/54 + 63/12 = 191/36
    In mixed form: 511/36

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