Add 54/12 and 8/3
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2 2/3
54/12 + 8/3 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
54/12 = 54 × 1/12 × 1 = 54/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Add the two like fractions:
54/12 + 32/12 = 54 + 32/12 = 86/12 - 86/12 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 54/12 + 8/3 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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