Add 32/24 and 42/54
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 42/54
32/24 + 42/54 is 19/9.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 9/24 × 9 = 288/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Add the two like fractions:
288/216 + 168/216 = 288 + 168/216 = 456/216 - 456/216 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 32/24 + 42/54 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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