Add 24/48 and 21/54
24/48 + 21/54 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
24/48 = 24 × 9/48 × 9 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
21/54 = 21 × 8/54 × 8 = 168/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 168/432 = 216 + 168/432 = 384/432 - 384/432 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 24/48 + 21/54 = 8/9
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