Add 12/24 and 15/54
12/24 + 15/54 is 7/9.
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,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 60/216 = 108 + 60/216 = 168/216 - 168/216 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 12/24 + 15/54 = 7/9
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