Add 54/12 and 16/9
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 1 7/9
54/12 + 16/9 is 113/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Add the two like fractions:
162/36 + 64/36 = 162 + 64/36 = 226/36 - 226/36 simplified gives 113/18
- So, 54/12 + 16/9 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18
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