Add 6/24 and 45/54
6/24 + 45/54 is 13/12.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 180/216 = 54 + 180/216 = 234/216 - 234/216 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 6/24 + 45/54 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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