Add 5/27 and 2/24
5/27 + 2/24 is 29/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 18/216 = 40 + 18/216 = 58/216 - 58/216 simplified gives 29/108
- So, 5/27 + 2/24 = 29/108
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