Add 48/5 and 7/54
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 7/54
48/5 + 7/54 is 2627/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
48/5 = 48 × 54/5 × 54 = 2592/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/270 + 35/270 = 2592 + 35/270 = 2627/270 - So, 48/5 + 7/54 = 2627/270
In mixed form: 9197/270
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