Add 24/54 and 8/9
24/54 + 8/9 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
8/9 = 8 × 6/9 × 6 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 48/54 = 24 + 48/54 = 72/54 - 72/54 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 24/54 + 8/9 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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