Add 1/24 and 27/28
1/24 + 27/28 is 169/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
7/168 + 162/168 = 7 + 162/168 = 169/168 - So, 1/24 + 27/28 = 169/168
In mixed form: 11/168
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