Add 24/54 and 9/48
24/54 + 9/48 is 91/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 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 48 × 9 = 432,
9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432 - Add the two like fractions:
192/432 + 81/432 = 192 + 81/432 = 273/432 - 273/432 simplified gives 91/144
- So, 24/54 + 9/48 = 91/144
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