Add 4/48 and 10/54
4/48 + 10/54 is 29/108.
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,
10/54 = 10 × 8/54 × 8 = 80/432 - Add the two like fractions:
36/432 + 80/432 = 36 + 80/432 = 116/432 - 116/432 simplified gives 29/108
- So, 4/48 + 10/54 = 29/108
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