Add 1/27 and 45/54
1/27 + 45/54 is 47/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54 - Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 45/54 = 2 + 45/54 = 47/54 - So, 1/27 + 45/54 = 47/54
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