Add 2/54 and 28/36
2/54 + 28/36 is 22/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108 - Add the two like fractions:
4/108 + 84/108 = 4 + 84/108 = 88/108 - 88/108 simplified gives 22/27
- So, 2/54 + 28/36 = 22/27
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