Add 54/8 and 4/12
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 4/12
54/8 + 4/12 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
162/24 + 8/24 = 162 + 8/24 = 170/24 - 170/24 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 54/8 + 4/12 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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