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