Add 5/54 and 4/18
5/54 + 4/18 is 17/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
5/54 + 12/54 = 5 + 12/54 = 17/54 - So, 5/54 + 4/18 = 17/54
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