Add 3/9 and 8/54
3/9 + 8/54 is 13/27.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 6/9 × 6 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 8/54 = 18 + 8/54 = 26/54 - 26/54 simplified gives 13/27
- So, 3/9 + 8/54 = 13/27
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