Add 35/24 and 24/54
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 24/54
35/24 + 24/54 is 137/72.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 9/24 × 9 = 315/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
24/54 = 24 × 4/54 × 4 = 96/216 - Add the two like fractions:
315/216 + 96/216 = 315 + 96/216 = 411/216 - 411/216 simplified gives 137/72
- So, 35/24 + 24/54 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72
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