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Add 54/49 and 12/54

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 12/54

54/49 + 12/54 is 584/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    54/49 = 54 × 54/49 × 54 = 2916/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/2646 + 588/2646 = 2916 + 588/2646 = 3504/2646
  5. 3504/2646 simplified gives 584/441
  6. So, 54/49 + 12/54 = 584/441
    In mixed form: 1143/441

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