Add 5/54 and 6/8
5/54 + 6/8 is 91/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
20/216 + 162/216 = 20 + 162/216 = 182/216 - 182/216 simplified gives 91/108
- So, 5/54 + 6/8 = 91/108
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