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Add 49/54 and 4/18

49/54 + 4/18 is 61/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/54 + 12/54 = 49 + 12/54 = 61/54
  5. So, 49/54 + 4/18 = 61/54
    In mixed form: 17/54

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