Add 12/24 and 30/54
12/24 + 30/54 is 19/18.
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,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 120/216 = 108 + 120/216 = 228/216 - 228/216 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 12/24 + 30/54 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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