Add 7/9 and 48/54
7/9 + 48/54 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
7/9 = 7 × 6/9 × 6 = 42/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
48/54 = 48 × 1/54 × 1 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 48/54 = 42 + 48/54 = 90/54 - 90/54 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 7/9 + 48/54 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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