Add 15/27 and 4/24
15/27 + 4/24 is 13/18.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
120/216 + 36/216 = 120 + 36/216 = 156/216 - 156/216 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 15/27 + 4/24 = 13/18
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