Add 5/4 and 8/54
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 8/54
5/4 + 8/54 is 151/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 16/108 = 135 + 16/108 = 151/108 - So, 5/4 + 8/54 = 151/108
In mixed form: 143/108
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