Add 7/54 and 24/36
7/54 + 24/36 is 43/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
24/36 = 24 × 3/36 × 3 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
14/108 + 72/108 = 14 + 72/108 = 86/108 - 86/108 simplified gives 43/54
- So, 7/54 + 24/36 = 43/54
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