Add 2/27 and 14/24
2/27 + 14/24 is 71/108.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
14/24 = 14 × 9/24 × 9 = 126/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 126/216 = 16 + 126/216 = 142/216 - 142/216 simplified gives 71/108
- So, 2/27 + 14/24 = 71/108
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