Add 6/24 and 8/54
6/24 + 8/54 is 43/108.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 32/216 = 54 + 32/216 = 86/216 - 86/216 simplified gives 43/108
- So, 6/24 + 8/54 = 43/108
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