Add 5/12 and 30/54
5/12 + 30/54 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
45/108 + 60/108 = 45 + 60/108 = 105/108 - 105/108 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 5/12 + 30/54 = 35/36
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