Add 24/15 and 9/54
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 9/54
24/15 + 9/54 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 45/270 = 432 + 45/270 = 477/270 - 477/270 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 24/15 + 9/54 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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