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Add 8/12 and 9/54

8/12 + 9/54 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/108 + 18/108 = 72 + 18/108 = 90/108
  5. 90/108 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 8/12 + 9/54 = 5/6

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