Add 36/54 and 14/24
36/54 + 14/24 is 5/4.
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,
36/54 = 36 × 4/54 × 4 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
14/24 = 14 × 9/24 × 9 = 126/216 - Add the two like fractions:
144/216 + 126/216 = 144 + 126/216 = 270/216 - 270/216 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 36/54 + 14/24 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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