Add 8/49 and 12/54
8/49 + 12/54 is 170/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
8/49 = 8 × 54/49 × 54 = 432/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2646 + 588/2646 = 432 + 588/2646 = 1020/2646 - 1020/2646 simplified gives 170/441
- So, 8/49 + 12/54 = 170/441
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