Add 24/3 and 10/54
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 10/54
24/3 + 10/54 is 221/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
24/3 = 24 × 18/3 × 18 = 432/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
10/54 = 10 × 1/54 × 1 = 10/54 - Add the two like fractions:
432/54 + 10/54 = 432 + 10/54 = 442/54 - 442/54 simplified gives 221/27
- So, 24/3 + 10/54 = 221/27
In mixed form: 85/27
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