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Add 54/12 and 8/18

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 8/18

54/12 + 8/18 is 89/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    8/18 = 8 × 2/18 × 2 = 16/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/36 + 16/36 = 162 + 16/36 = 178/36
  5. 178/36 simplified gives 89/18
  6. So, 54/12 + 8/18 = 89/18
    In mixed form: 417/18

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