Add 54/12 and 12/14
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 12/14
54/12 + 12/14 is 75/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
12/14 = 12 × 6/14 × 6 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 72/84 = 378 + 72/84 = 450/84 - 450/84 simplified gives 75/14
- So, 54/12 + 12/14 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14
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