Add 4/54 and 1/5
4/54 + 1/5 is 37/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
1/5 = 1 × 54/5 × 54 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 54/270 = 20 + 54/270 = 74/270 - 74/270 simplified gives 37/135
- So, 4/54 + 1/5 = 37/135
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