Add 9/24 and 6/54
9/24 + 6/54 is 35/72.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 9/24 × 9 = 81/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
81/216 + 24/216 = 81 + 24/216 = 105/216 - 105/216 simplified gives 35/72
- So, 9/24 + 6/54 = 35/72
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