Add 4/7 and 24/54
4/7 + 24/54 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
4/7 = 4 × 54/7 × 54 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 168/378 = 216 + 168/378 = 384/378 - 384/378 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 4/7 + 24/54 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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