Add 1/6 and 49/54
1/6 + 49/54 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Add the two like fractions:
9/54 + 49/54 = 9 + 49/54 = 58/54 - 58/54 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 1/6 + 49/54 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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