Add 12/24 and 1/54
12/24 + 1/54 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 4/216 = 108 + 4/216 = 112/216 - 112/216 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 12/24 + 1/54 = 14/27
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