Add 5/6 and 48/54
5/6 + 48/54 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
48/54 = 48 × 1/54 × 1 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
45/54 + 48/54 = 45 + 48/54 = 93/54 - 93/54 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 5/6 + 48/54 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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