Add 1/48 and 6/54
1/48 + 6/54 is 19/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
6/54 = 6 × 8/54 × 8 = 48/432 - Add the two like fractions:
9/432 + 48/432 = 9 + 48/432 = 57/432 - 57/432 simplified gives 19/144
- So, 1/48 + 6/54 = 19/144
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