Add 24/10 and 36/54
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 36/54
24/10 + 36/54 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 180/270 = 648 + 180/270 = 828/270 - 828/270 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 24/10 + 36/54 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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