Add 49/54 and 4/24
49/54 + 4/24 is 29/27.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
196/216 + 36/216 = 196 + 36/216 = 232/216 - 232/216 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 49/54 + 4/24 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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