Add 24/12 and 3/54
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 3/54
24/12 + 3/54 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
24/12 = 24 × 9/12 × 9 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 6/108 = 216 + 6/108 = 222/108 - 222/108 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 24/12 + 3/54 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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