Add 24/30 and 32/54
24/30 + 32/54 is 188/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
216/270 + 160/270 = 216 + 160/270 = 376/270 - 376/270 simplified gives 188/135
- So, 24/30 + 32/54 = 188/135
In mixed form: 153/135
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