Add 2/24 and 35/54
2/24 + 35/54 is 79/108.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216 - Add the two like fractions:
18/216 + 140/216 = 18 + 140/216 = 158/216 - 158/216 simplified gives 79/108
- So, 2/24 + 35/54 = 79/108
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