Add 2/54 and 54/24
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 2 6/24
2/54 + 54/24 is 247/108.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 486/216 = 8 + 486/216 = 494/216 - 494/216 simplified gives 247/108
- So, 2/54 + 54/24 = 247/108
In mixed form: 231/108
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