Add 24/18 and 12/54
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 12/54
24/18 + 12/54 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
24/18 = 24 × 3/18 × 3 = 72/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
72/54 + 12/54 = 72 + 12/54 = 84/54 - 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 24/18 + 12/54 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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