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Add 9/54 and 12/4

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 3 0/4

9/54 + 12/4 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/108 + 324/108 = 18 + 324/108 = 342/108
  5. 342/108 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 9/54 + 12/4 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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