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Add 24/54 and 4/12

24/54 + 4/12 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    24/54 = 24 × 2/54 × 2 = 48/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    4/12 = 4 × 9/12 × 9 = 36/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/108 + 36/108 = 48 + 36/108 = 84/108
  5. 84/108 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 24/54 + 4/12 = 7/9

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