Add 54/4 and 8/12
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 8/12
54/4 + 8/12 is 85/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12 - Add the two like fractions:
162/12 + 8/12 = 162 + 8/12 = 170/12 - 170/12 simplified gives 85/6
- So, 54/4 + 8/12 = 85/6
In mixed form: 141/6
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