Add 3/7 and 2/54
3/7 + 2/54 is 88/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
3/7 = 3 × 54/7 × 54 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Add the two like fractions:
162/378 + 14/378 = 162 + 14/378 = 176/378 - 176/378 simplified gives 88/189
- So, 3/7 + 2/54 = 88/189
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