Add 3/48 and 4/54
3/48 + 4/54 is 59/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
3/48 = 3 × 9/48 × 9 = 27/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432 - Add the two like fractions:
27/432 + 32/432 = 27 + 32/432 = 59/432 - So, 3/48 + 4/54 = 59/432
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