Add 5/54 and 8/12
5/54 + 8/12 is 41/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
10/108 + 72/108 = 10 + 72/108 = 82/108 - 82/108 simplified gives 41/54
- So, 5/54 + 8/12 = 41/54
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