Add 8/24 and 20/27
8/24 + 20/27 is 29/27.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
72/216 + 160/216 = 72 + 160/216 = 232/216 - 232/216 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 8/24 + 20/27 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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