Add 30/24 and 20/54
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 20/54
30/24 + 20/54 is 175/108.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 4/54 × 4 = 80/216 - Add the two like fractions:
270/216 + 80/216 = 270 + 80/216 = 350/216 - 350/216 simplified gives 175/108
- So, 30/24 + 20/54 = 175/108
In mixed form: 167/108
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