Add 24/72 and 35/54
24/72 + 35/54 is 53/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
24/72 = 24 × 3/72 × 3 = 72/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216 - Add the two like fractions:
72/216 + 140/216 = 72 + 140/216 = 212/216 - 212/216 simplified gives 53/54
- So, 24/72 + 35/54 = 53/54
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