Add 7/54 and 20/24
7/54 + 20/24 is 26/27.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 180/216 = 28 + 180/216 = 208/216 - 208/216 simplified gives 26/27
- So, 7/54 + 20/24 = 26/27
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