Add 75/24 and 15/54
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 15/54
75/24 + 15/54 is 245/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 9/24 × 9 = 675/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
675/216 + 60/216 = 675 + 60/216 = 735/216 - 735/216 simplified gives 245/72
- So, 75/24 + 15/54 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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