Add 24/27 and 21/24
24/27 + 21/24 is 127/72.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216 - Add the two like fractions:
192/216 + 189/216 = 192 + 189/216 = 381/216 - 381/216 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 24/27 + 21/24 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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