Add 3/4 and 48/54
3/4 + 48/54 is 59/36.
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,
3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 96/108 = 81 + 96/108 = 177/108 - 177/108 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 3/4 + 48/54 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/4+48/54 3/4+96/54 3/8+48/54 9/4+48/54 3/12+48/54 15/4+48/54 3/20+48/54 21/4+48/54 3/28+48/54