Add 24/54 and 10/21
24/54 + 10/21 is 58/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
10/21 = 10 × 18/21 × 18 = 180/378 - Add the two like fractions:
168/378 + 180/378 = 168 + 180/378 = 348/378 - 348/378 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 24/54 + 10/21 = 58/63
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