Add 50/54 and 4/24
50/54 + 4/24 is 59/54.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
200/216 + 36/216 = 200 + 36/216 = 236/216 - 236/216 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 50/54 + 4/24 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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