Add 25/54 and 20/24
25/54 + 20/24 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
100/216 + 180/216 = 100 + 180/216 = 280/216 - 280/216 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 25/54 + 20/24 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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