Add 24/27 and 2/4
24/27 + 2/4 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
96/108 + 54/108 = 96 + 54/108 = 150/108 - 150/108 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 24/27 + 2/4 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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