Add 7/48 and 7/54
7/48 + 7/54 is 119/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432 - Add the two like fractions:
63/432 + 56/432 = 63 + 56/432 = 119/432 - So, 7/48 + 7/54 = 119/432
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