Add 5/54 and 2/4
5/54 + 2/4 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
10/108 + 54/108 = 10 + 54/108 = 64/108 - 64/108 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 5/54 + 2/4 = 16/27
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