Add 8/18 and 7/54
8/18 + 7/54 is 31/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
8/18 = 8 × 3/18 × 3 = 24/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 7/54 = 24 + 7/54 = 31/54 - So, 8/18 + 7/54 = 31/54
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