Add 4/24 and 8/54
4/24 + 8/54 is 17/54.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Add the two like fractions:
36/216 + 32/216 = 36 + 32/216 = 68/216 - 68/216 simplified gives 17/54
- So, 4/24 + 8/54 = 17/54
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