Add 8/48 and 5/54
8/48 + 5/54 is 7/27.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 40/432 = 72 + 40/432 = 112/432 - 112/432 simplified gives 7/27
- So, 8/48 + 5/54 = 7/27
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