Add 54/10 and 4/12
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 4/12
54/10 + 4/12 is 86/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
54/10 = 54 × 6/10 × 6 = 324/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
324/60 + 20/60 = 324 + 20/60 = 344/60 - 344/60 simplified gives 86/15
- So, 54/10 + 4/12 = 86/15
In mixed form: 511/15
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