Add 2/4 and 4/54
2/4 + 4/54 is 31/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 8/108 = 54 + 8/108 = 62/108 - 62/108 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 2/4 + 4/54 = 31/54
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