Add 8/3 and 5/54
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/54
8/3 + 5/54 is 149/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
8/3 = 8 × 18/3 × 18 = 144/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54 - Add the two like fractions:
144/54 + 5/54 = 144 + 5/54 = 149/54 - So, 8/3 + 5/54 = 149/54
In mixed form: 241/54
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