Add 54/9 and 7/12
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 7/12
54/9 + 7/12 is 79/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
54/9 = 54 × 4/9 × 4 = 216/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
216/36 + 21/36 = 216 + 21/36 = 237/36 - 237/36 simplified gives 79/12
- So, 54/9 + 7/12 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12
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