Add 54/2 and 15/24
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 15/24
54/2 + 15/24 is 221/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
54/2 = 54 × 12/2 × 12 = 648/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
648/24 + 15/24 = 648 + 15/24 = 663/24 - 663/24 simplified gives 221/8
- So, 54/2 + 15/24 = 221/8
In mixed form: 275/8
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