Add 9/54 and 18/49
9/54 + 18/49 is 157/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
9/54 = 9 × 49/54 × 49 = 441/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
18/49 = 18 × 54/49 × 54 = 972/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2646 + 972/2646 = 441 + 972/2646 = 1413/2646 - 1413/2646 simplified gives 157/294
- So, 9/54 + 18/49 = 157/294
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