Add 2/24 and 14/54
2/24 + 14/54 is 37/108.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216 - Add the two like fractions:
18/216 + 56/216 = 18 + 56/216 = 74/216 - 74/216 simplified gives 37/108
- So, 2/24 + 14/54 = 37/108
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