Add 24/27 and 20/49
24/27 + 20/49 is 572/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
24/27 = 24 × 49/27 × 49 = 1176/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
20/49 = 20 × 27/49 × 27 = 540/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1323 + 540/1323 = 1176 + 540/1323 = 1716/1323 - 1716/1323 simplified gives 572/441
- So, 24/27 + 20/49 = 572/441
In mixed form: 1131/441
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