Add 24/8 and 6/54
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 6/54
24/8 + 6/54 is 28/9.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
648/216 + 24/216 = 648 + 24/216 = 672/216 - 672/216 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 24/8 + 6/54 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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