Add 4/54 and 12/48
4/54 + 12/48 is 35/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
32/432 + 108/432 = 32 + 108/432 = 140/432 - 140/432 simplified gives 35/108
- So, 4/54 + 12/48 = 35/108
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