Add 8/6 and 49/54
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 49/54
8/6 + 49/54 is 121/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
8/6 = 8 × 9/6 × 9 = 72/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Add the two like fractions:
72/54 + 49/54 = 72 + 49/54 = 121/54 - So, 8/6 + 49/54 = 121/54
In mixed form: 213/54
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