Add 45/54 and 3/24
45/54 + 3/24 is 23/24.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 9/24 × 9 = 27/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 27/216 = 180 + 27/216 = 207/216 - 207/216 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 45/54 + 3/24 = 23/24
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