Add 5/8 and 27/54
5/8 + 27/54 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
27/54 = 27 × 4/54 × 4 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
135/216 + 108/216 = 135 + 108/216 = 243/216 - 243/216 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 5/8 + 27/54 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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