Add 2/8 and 48/54
2/8 + 48/54 is 41/36.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 192/216 = 54 + 192/216 = 246/216 - 246/216 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 2/8 + 48/54 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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