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Add 6/54 and 1/12

6/54 + 1/12 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/108 + 9/108 = 12 + 9/108 = 21/108
  5. 21/108 simplified gives 7/36
  6. So, 6/54 + 1/12 = 7/36

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