Add 24/27 and 21/6, Solve 24/27 + 3 3/6 as a fraction

Add 24/27 and 21/6

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

24/27 + 21/6 is 79/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
21/6 = 21 × 9/6 × 9 = 189/54
Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 189/54 = 48 + 189/54 = 237/54
237/54 simplified gives 79/18
So, 24/27 + 21/6 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18

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