Add 24/54 and 4/45
24/54 + 4/45 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
4/45 = 4 × 6/45 × 6 = 24/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 24/270 = 120 + 24/270 = 144/270 - 144/270 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 24/54 + 4/45 = 8/15
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