Add 8/54 and 28/48
8/54 + 28/48 is 79/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
8/54 = 8 × 8/54 × 8 = 64/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
28/48 = 28 × 9/48 × 9 = 252/432 - Add the two like fractions:
64/432 + 252/432 = 64 + 252/432 = 316/432 - 316/432 simplified gives 79/108
- So, 8/54 + 28/48 = 79/108
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