Add 45/49 and 24/54
45/49 + 24/54 is 601/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
45/49 = 45 × 54/49 × 54 = 2430/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
24/54 = 24 × 49/54 × 49 = 1176/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2646 + 1176/2646 = 2430 + 1176/2646 = 3606/2646 - 3606/2646 simplified gives 601/441
- So, 45/49 + 24/54 = 601/441
In mixed form: 1160/441
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