Add 54/8 and 1/18
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 1/18
54/8 + 1/18 is 245/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
486/72 + 4/72 = 486 + 4/72 = 490/72 - 490/72 simplified gives 245/36
- So, 54/8 + 1/18 = 245/36
In mixed form: 629/36
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