Add 1/24 and 9/27
1/24 + 9/27 is 3/8.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
9/216 + 72/216 = 9 + 72/216 = 81/216 - 81/216 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 1/24 + 9/27 = 3/8
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