Add 3/7 and 8/54
3/7 + 8/54 is 109/189.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378 - Add the two like fractions:
162/378 + 56/378 = 162 + 56/378 = 218/378 - 218/378 simplified gives 109/189
- So, 3/7 + 8/54 = 109/189
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