Add 7/54 and 4/8
7/54 + 4/8 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 108/216 = 28 + 108/216 = 136/216 - 136/216 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 7/54 + 4/8 = 17/27
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