Add 49/54 and 8/9
49/54 + 8/9 is 97/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
8/9 = 8 × 6/9 × 6 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
49/54 + 48/54 = 49 + 48/54 = 97/54 - So, 49/54 + 8/9 = 97/54
In mixed form: 143/54
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