Add 24/5 and 7/54
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 7/54
24/5 + 7/54 is 1331/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
24/5 = 24 × 54/5 × 54 = 1296/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/270 + 35/270 = 1296 + 35/270 = 1331/270 - So, 24/5 + 7/54 = 1331/270
In mixed form: 4251/270
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