Add 14/24 and 18/54
14/24 + 18/54 is 11/12.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 9/24 × 9 = 126/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
126/216 + 72/216 = 126 + 72/216 = 198/216 - 198/216 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 14/24 + 18/54 = 11/12
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