Add 48/54 and 7/24
48/54 + 7/24 is 85/72.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216 - Add the two like fractions:
192/216 + 63/216 = 192 + 63/216 = 255/216 - 255/216 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 48/54 + 7/24 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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