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Add 35/3 and 12/54

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 12/54

35/3 + 12/54 is 107/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    35/3 = 35 × 18/3 × 18 = 630/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/54 + 12/54 = 630 + 12/54 = 642/54
  5. 642/54 simplified gives 107/9
  6. So, 35/3 + 12/54 = 107/9
    In mixed form: 118/9

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