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Add 4/54 and 12/4

1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 3 0/4

4/54 + 12/4 is 83/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/108 + 324/108 = 8 + 324/108 = 332/108
  5. 332/108 simplified gives 83/27
  6. So, 4/54 + 12/4 = 83/27
    In mixed form: 32/27

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