Add 24/80 and 12/54
24/80 + 12/54 is 47/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
12/54 = 12 × 40/54 × 40 = 480/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
648/2160 + 480/2160 = 648 + 480/2160 = 1128/2160 - 1128/2160 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 24/80 + 12/54 = 47/90
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