Add 54/24 and 4/18
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 4/18
54/24 + 4/18 is 89/36.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 16/72 = 162 + 16/72 = 178/72 - 178/72 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 54/24 + 4/18 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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