Add 24/54 and 28/84
24/54 + 28/84 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
24/54 = 24 × 14/54 × 14 = 336/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
28/84 = 28 × 9/84 × 9 = 252/756 - Add the two like fractions:
336/756 + 252/756 = 336 + 252/756 = 588/756 - 588/756 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 24/54 + 28/84 = 7/9
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