Add 1/54 and 54/48
1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 1 6/48
1/54 + 54/48 is 247/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
54/48 = 54 × 9/48 × 9 = 486/432 - Add the two like fractions:
8/432 + 486/432 = 8 + 486/432 = 494/432 - 494/432 simplified gives 247/216
- So, 1/54 + 54/48 = 247/216
In mixed form: 131/216
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