Add 2/3 and 8/54
2/3 + 8/54 is 22/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
2/3 = 2 × 18/3 × 18 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 8/54 = 36 + 8/54 = 44/54 - 44/54 simplified gives 22/27
- So, 2/3 + 8/54 = 22/27
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