Add 8/48 and 1/54
8/48 + 1/54 is 5/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 8/432 = 72 + 8/432 = 80/432 - 80/432 simplified gives 5/27
- So, 8/48 + 1/54 = 5/27
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