Add 9/54 and 27/36
9/54 + 27/36 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
18/108 + 81/108 = 18 + 81/108 = 99/108 - 99/108 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 9/54 + 27/36 = 11/12
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