Add 2/54 and 2/9
2/54 + 2/9 is 7/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
2/9 = 2 × 6/9 × 6 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 12/54 = 2 + 12/54 = 14/54 - 14/54 simplified gives 7/27
- So, 2/54 + 2/9 = 7/27
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