Add 54/3 and 81/54
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 1 27/54
54/3 + 81/54 is 39/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
54/3 = 54 × 18/3 × 18 = 972/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
81/54 = 81 × 1/54 × 1 = 81/54 - Add the two like fractions:
972/54 + 81/54 = 972 + 81/54 = 1053/54 - 1053/54 simplified gives 39/2
- So, 54/3 + 81/54 = 39/2
In mixed form: 191/2
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