Add 54/24 and 24/18
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 1 6/18
54/24 + 24/18 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
24/18 = 24 × 4/18 × 4 = 96/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 96/72 = 162 + 96/72 = 258/72 - 258/72 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 54/24 + 24/18 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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