Add 30/54 and 20/24
30/54 + 20/24 is 25/18.
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,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
120/216 + 180/216 = 120 + 180/216 = 300/216 - 300/216 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 30/54 + 20/24 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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