Add 9/54 and 2/48
9/54 + 2/48 is 5/24.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 18/432 = 72 + 18/432 = 90/432 - 90/432 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 9/54 + 2/48 = 5/24
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