Add 5/24 and 42/54
5/24 + 42/54 is 71/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Add the two like fractions:
45/216 + 168/216 = 45 + 168/216 = 213/216 - 213/216 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 5/24 + 42/54 = 71/72
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