Add 24/54 and 12/32
24/54 + 12/32 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
24/54 = 24 × 16/54 × 16 = 384/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864 - Add the two like fractions:
384/864 + 324/864 = 384 + 324/864 = 708/864 - 708/864 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 24/54 + 12/32 = 59/72
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