Add 8/4 and 48/54
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 48/54
8/4 + 48/54 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 96/108 = 216 + 96/108 = 312/108 - 312/108 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 8/4 + 48/54 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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