Add 24/54 and 49/60
24/54 + 49/60 is 227/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
24/54 = 24 × 10/54 × 10 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540 - Add the two like fractions:
240/540 + 441/540 = 240 + 441/540 = 681/540 - 681/540 simplified gives 227/180
- So, 24/54 + 49/60 = 227/180
In mixed form: 147/180
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