Add 7/8 and 18/54
7/8 + 18/54 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
189/216 + 72/216 = 189 + 72/216 = 261/216 - 261/216 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 7/8 + 18/54 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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