Add 54/24 and 2/45
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 2/45
54/24 + 2/45 is 413/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 16/360 = 810 + 16/360 = 826/360 - 826/360 simplified gives 413/180
- So, 54/24 + 2/45 = 413/180
In mixed form: 253/180
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