Add 24/27 and 3/14
24/27 + 3/14 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
3/14 = 3 × 27/14 × 27 = 81/378 - Add the two like fractions:
336/378 + 81/378 = 336 + 81/378 = 417/378 - 417/378 simplified gives 139/126
- So, 24/27 + 3/14 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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