Add 2/6 and 48/54
2/6 + 48/54 is 11/9.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 1/54 × 1 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 48/54 = 18 + 48/54 = 66/54 - 66/54 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 2/6 + 48/54 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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