Add 54/24 and 8/54
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 8/54
54/24 + 8/54 is 259/108.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Add the two like fractions:
486/216 + 32/216 = 486 + 32/216 = 518/216 - 518/216 simplified gives 259/108
- So, 54/24 + 8/54 = 259/108
In mixed form: 243/108
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