Add 8/54 and 5/48
8/54 + 5/48 is 109/432.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Add the two like fractions:
64/432 + 45/432 = 64 + 45/432 = 109/432 - So, 8/54 + 5/48 = 109/432
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