Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/21 and 8/27

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 8/27

24/21 + 8/27 is 272/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    24/21 = 24 × 9/21 × 9 = 216/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/189 + 56/189 = 216 + 56/189 = 272/189
  5. So, 24/21 + 8/27 = 272/189
    In mixed form: 183/189

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com