Add 24/54 and 42/75
24/54 + 42/75 is 226/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
42/75 = 42 × 18/75 × 18 = 756/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1350 + 756/1350 = 600 + 756/1350 = 1356/1350 - 1356/1350 simplified gives 226/225
- So, 24/54 + 42/75 = 226/225
In mixed form: 11/225
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