Add 5/54 and 8/56
5/54 + 8/56 is 89/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
5/54 = 5 × 28/54 × 28 = 140/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1512 + 216/1512 = 140 + 216/1512 = 356/1512 - 356/1512 simplified gives 89/378
- So, 5/54 + 8/56 = 89/378
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