Add 27/54 and 4/49
27/54 + 4/49 is 57/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
27/54 = 27 × 49/54 × 49 = 1323/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
4/49 = 4 × 54/49 × 54 = 216/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2646 + 216/2646 = 1323 + 216/2646 = 1539/2646 - 1539/2646 simplified gives 57/98
- So, 27/54 + 4/49 = 57/98
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