Add 27/9 and 1/54
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1/54
27/9 + 1/54 is 163/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
27/9 = 27 × 6/9 × 6 = 162/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54 - Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 1/54 = 162 + 1/54 = 163/54 - So, 27/9 + 1/54 = 163/54
In mixed form: 31/54
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