Add 7/18 and 49/54
7/18 + 49/54 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Add the two like fractions:
21/54 + 49/54 = 21 + 49/54 = 70/54 - 70/54 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 7/18 + 49/54 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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