Add 2/54 and 21/24
2/54 + 21/24 is 197/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 189/216 = 8 + 189/216 = 197/216 - So, 2/54 + 21/24 = 197/216
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