Add 2/8 and 1/54
2/8 + 1/54 is 29/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 4/216 = 54 + 4/216 = 58/216 - 58/216 simplified gives 29/108
- So, 2/8 + 1/54 = 29/108
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