Add 2/27 and 24/7
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 3 3/7
2/27 + 24/7 is 662/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
24/7 = 24 × 27/7 × 27 = 648/189 - Add the two like fractions:
14/189 + 648/189 = 14 + 648/189 = 662/189 - So, 2/27 + 24/7 = 662/189
In mixed form: 395/189
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