Add 5/49 and 8/54
5/49 + 8/54 is 331/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
5/49 = 5 × 54/49 × 54 = 270/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
8/54 = 8 × 49/54 × 49 = 392/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2646 + 392/2646 = 270 + 392/2646 = 662/2646 - 662/2646 simplified gives 331/1323
- So, 5/49 + 8/54 = 331/1323
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