Add 6/12 and 24/54
6/12 + 24/54 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
24/54 = 24 × 2/54 × 2 = 48/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 48/108 = 54 + 48/108 = 102/108 - 102/108 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 6/12 + 24/54 = 17/18
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