Add 7/12 and 45/54
7/12 + 45/54 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
7/12 = 7 × 9/12 × 9 = 63/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
63/108 + 90/108 = 63 + 90/108 = 153/108 - 153/108 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 7/12 + 45/54 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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