Add 54/8 and 7/3
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 2 1/3
54/8 + 7/3 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 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 3 × 8 = 24,
7/3 = 7 × 8/3 × 8 = 56/24 - Add the two like fractions:
162/24 + 56/24 = 162 + 56/24 = 218/24 - 218/24 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 54/8 + 7/3 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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