Add 1/27 and 18/24
1/27 + 18/24 is 85/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 162/216 = 8 + 162/216 = 170/216 - 170/216 simplified gives 85/108
- So, 1/27 + 18/24 = 85/108
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