Add 3/54 and 16/24
3/54 + 16/24 is 13/18.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
12/216 + 144/216 = 12 + 144/216 = 156/216 - 156/216 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 3/54 + 16/24 = 13/18
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