Add 24/27 and 21/54
24/27 + 21/54 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
21/54 = 21 × 1/54 × 1 = 21/54 - Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 21/54 = 48 + 21/54 = 69/54 - 69/54 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 24/27 + 21/54 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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