Add 5/54 and 12/4
1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 3 0/4
5/54 + 12/4 is 167/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108 - Add the two like fractions:
10/108 + 324/108 = 10 + 324/108 = 334/108 - 334/108 simplified gives 167/54
- So, 5/54 + 12/4 = 167/54
In mixed form: 35/54
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