Add 49/54 and 8/24
49/54 + 8/24 is 67/54.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
196/216 + 72/216 = 196 + 72/216 = 268/216 - 268/216 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 49/54 + 8/24 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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