Add 24/54 and 8/24
24/54 + 8/24 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
24/54 = 24 × 4/54 × 4 = 96/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
96/216 + 72/216 = 96 + 72/216 = 168/216 - 168/216 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 24/54 + 8/24 = 7/9
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