Add 2/4 and 1/54
2/4 + 1/54 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 2/108 = 54 + 2/108 = 56/108 - 56/108 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 2/4 + 1/54 = 14/27
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