Add 8/54 and 6/12
8/54 + 6/12 is 35/54.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
16/108 + 54/108 = 16 + 54/108 = 70/108 - 70/108 simplified gives 35/54
- So, 8/54 + 6/12 = 35/54
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