Add 4/54 and 2/24
4/54 + 2/24 is 17/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
4/54 = 4 × 4/54 × 4 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 18/216 = 16 + 18/216 = 34/216 - 34/216 simplified gives 17/108
- So, 4/54 + 2/24 = 17/108
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