Add 24/54 and 8/30
24/54 + 8/30 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 72/270 = 120 + 72/270 = 192/270 - 192/270 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 24/54 + 8/30 = 32/45
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