Add 45/54 and 18/24
45/54 + 18/24 is 19/12.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 162/216 = 180 + 162/216 = 342/216 - 342/216 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 45/54 + 18/24 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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