Add 2/6 and 3/54
2/6 + 3/54 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 3/54 = 18 + 3/54 = 21/54 - 21/54 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 2/6 + 3/54 = 7/18
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