Add 5/54 and 4/81
5/54 + 4/81 is 23/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
5/54 = 5 × 3/54 × 3 = 15/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162 - Add the two like fractions:
15/162 + 8/162 = 15 + 8/162 = 23/162 - So, 5/54 + 4/81 = 23/162
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