Add 45/54 and 7/24
45/54 + 7/24 is 9/8.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 63/216 = 180 + 63/216 = 243/216 - 243/216 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 45/54 + 7/24 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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