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Add 54/9 and 12/49

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 12/49

54/9 + 12/49 is 306/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    54/9 = 54 × 49/9 × 49 = 2646/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/441 + 108/441 = 2646 + 108/441 = 2754/441
  5. 2754/441 simplified gives 306/49
  6. So, 54/9 + 12/49 = 306/49
    In mixed form: 612/49

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