Add 3/54 and 4/9
3/54 + 4/9 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 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 9 × 6 = 54,
4/9 = 4 × 6/9 × 6 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
3/54 + 24/54 = 3 + 24/54 = 27/54 - 27/54 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 3/54 + 4/9 = 1/2
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