Add 6/24 and 18/27
6/24 + 18/27 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
54/216 + 144/216 = 54 + 144/216 = 198/216 - 198/216 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 6/24 + 18/27 = 11/12
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