Add 30/24 and 16/54
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 16/54
30/24 + 16/54 is 167/108.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 9/24 × 9 = 270/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
16/54 = 16 × 4/54 × 4 = 64/216 - Add the two like fractions:
270/216 + 64/216 = 270 + 64/216 = 334/216 - 334/216 simplified gives 167/108
- So, 30/24 + 16/54 = 167/108
In mixed form: 159/108
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