Add 54/3 and 49/56
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 49/56
54/3 + 49/56 is 151/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
54/3 = 54 × 56/3 × 56 = 3024/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/168 + 147/168 = 3024 + 147/168 = 3171/168 - 3171/168 simplified gives 151/8
- So, 54/3 + 49/56 = 151/8
In mixed form: 187/8
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