Add 4/27 and 7/54
4/27 + 7/54 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Add the two like fractions:
8/54 + 7/54 = 8 + 7/54 = 15/54 - 15/54 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 4/27 + 7/54 = 5/18
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