Add 8/54 and 6/48
8/54 + 6/48 is 59/216.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
64/432 + 54/432 = 64 + 54/432 = 118/432 - 118/432 simplified gives 59/216
- So, 8/54 + 6/48 = 59/216
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