Add 54/60 and 10/12
54/60 + 10/12 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 50/60 = 54 + 50/60 = 104/60 - 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 54/60 + 10/12 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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