Add 5/8 and 9/54
5/8 + 9/54 is 19/24.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
135/216 + 36/216 = 135 + 36/216 = 171/216 - 171/216 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 5/8 + 9/54 = 19/24
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