Add 5/54 and 2/48
5/54 + 2/48 is 29/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Add the two like fractions:
40/432 + 18/432 = 40 + 18/432 = 58/432 - 58/432 simplified gives 29/216
- So, 5/54 + 2/48 = 29/216
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