Add 6/54 and 10/12
6/54 + 10/12 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 90/108 = 12 + 90/108 = 102/108 - 102/108 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 6/54 + 10/12 = 17/18
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