Add 24/54 and 28/42
24/54 + 28/42 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 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 42 × 9 = 378,
28/42 = 28 × 9/42 × 9 = 252/378 - Add the two like fractions:
168/378 + 252/378 = 168 + 252/378 = 420/378 - 420/378 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 24/54 + 28/42 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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