Add 4/48 and 1/54
4/48 + 1/54 is 11/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432 - Add the two like fractions:
36/432 + 8/432 = 36 + 8/432 = 44/432 - 44/432 simplified gives 11/108
- So, 4/48 + 1/54 = 11/108
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