Add 1/8 and 5/54
1/8 + 5/54 is 47/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Add the two like fractions:
27/216 + 20/216 = 27 + 20/216 = 47/216 - So, 1/8 + 5/54 = 47/216
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