Add 8/54 and 7/18
8/54 + 7/18 is 29/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54 - Add the two like fractions:
8/54 + 21/54 = 8 + 21/54 = 29/54 - So, 8/54 + 7/18 = 29/54
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