Add 7/54 and 12/24
7/54 + 12/24 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 108/216 = 28 + 108/216 = 136/216 - 136/216 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 7/54 + 12/24 = 17/27
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