Add 3/24 and 12/54
3/24 + 12/54 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
3/24 = 3 × 9/24 × 9 = 27/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216 - Add the two like fractions:
27/216 + 48/216 = 27 + 48/216 = 75/216 - 75/216 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 3/24 + 12/54 = 25/72
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