Add 12/54 and 24/49
12/54 + 24/49 is 314/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
24/49 = 24 × 54/49 × 54 = 1296/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2646 + 1296/2646 = 588 + 1296/2646 = 1884/2646 - 1884/2646 simplified gives 314/441
- So, 12/54 + 24/49 = 314/441
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