Add 7/54 and 16/12
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 4/12
7/54 + 16/12 is 79/54.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108 - Add the two like fractions:
14/108 + 144/108 = 14 + 144/108 = 158/108 - 158/108 simplified gives 79/54
- So, 7/54 + 16/12 = 79/54
In mixed form: 125/54
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