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Add 54/12 and 8/15

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 8/15

54/12 + 8/15 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 32/60 = 270 + 32/60 = 302/60
  5. 302/60 simplified gives 151/30
  6. So, 54/12 + 8/15 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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