Add 48/54 and 5/8
48/54 + 5/8 is 109/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Add the two like fractions:
192/216 + 135/216 = 192 + 135/216 = 327/216 - 327/216 simplified gives 109/72
- So, 48/54 + 5/8 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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