Add 3/54 and 3/27
3/54 + 3/27 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
3/54 + 6/54 = 3 + 6/54 = 9/54 - 9/54 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 3/54 + 3/27 = 1/6
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