Add 8/54 and 15/49
8/54 + 15/49 is 601/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
8/54 = 8 × 49/54 × 49 = 392/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
15/49 = 15 × 54/49 × 54 = 810/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2646 + 810/2646 = 392 + 810/2646 = 1202/2646 - 1202/2646 simplified gives 601/1323
- So, 8/54 + 15/49 = 601/1323
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