Add 24/54 and 32/30
1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 1 2/30
24/54 + 32/30 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
32/30 = 32 × 9/30 × 9 = 288/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 288/270 = 120 + 288/270 = 408/270 - 408/270 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 24/54 + 32/30 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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