Add 5/54 and 8/24
5/54 + 8/24 is 23/54.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
20/216 + 72/216 = 20 + 72/216 = 92/216 - 92/216 simplified gives 23/54
- So, 5/54 + 8/24 = 23/54
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