Add 24/54 and 5/10
24/54 + 5/10 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 135/270 = 120 + 135/270 = 255/270 - 255/270 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 24/54 + 5/10 = 17/18
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