Add 6/54 and 2/48
6/54 + 2/48 is 11/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
6/54 = 6 × 8/54 × 8 = 48/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Add the two like fractions:
48/432 + 18/432 = 48 + 18/432 = 66/432 - 66/432 simplified gives 11/72
- So, 6/54 + 2/48 = 11/72
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