Add 24/54 and 9/16
24/54 + 9/16 is 145/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
24/54 = 24 × 8/54 × 8 = 192/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432 - Add the two like fractions:
192/432 + 243/432 = 192 + 243/432 = 435/432 - 435/432 simplified gives 145/144
- So, 24/54 + 9/16 = 145/144
In mixed form: 11/144
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