Add 54/24 and 49/54
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 49/54
54/24 + 49/54 is 341/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216 - Add the two like fractions:
486/216 + 196/216 = 486 + 196/216 = 682/216 - 682/216 simplified gives 341/108
- So, 54/24 + 49/54 = 341/108
In mixed form: 317/108
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