Add 48/54 and 9/24
48/54 + 9/24 is 91/72.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 9/24 × 9 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
192/216 + 81/216 = 192 + 81/216 = 273/216 - 273/216 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 48/54 + 9/24 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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