Add 24/8 and 3/54
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 3/54
24/8 + 3/54 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
648/216 + 12/216 = 648 + 12/216 = 660/216 - 660/216 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 24/8 + 3/54 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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