Add 1/24 and 49/27
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 22/27
1/24 + 49/27 is 401/216.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
49/27 = 49 × 8/27 × 8 = 392/216 - Add the two like fractions:
9/216 + 392/216 = 9 + 392/216 = 401/216 - So, 1/24 + 49/27 = 401/216
In mixed form: 1185/216
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