Add 9/54 and 3/8
9/54 + 3/8 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
36/216 + 81/216 = 36 + 81/216 = 117/216 - 117/216 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 9/54 + 3/8 = 13/24
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