Add 8/36 and 1/54
8/36 + 1/54 is 13/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 2/108 = 24 + 2/108 = 26/108 - 26/108 simplified gives 13/54
- So, 8/36 + 1/54 = 13/54
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