Add 24/27 and 3/21
24/27 + 3/21 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
3/21 = 3 × 9/21 × 9 = 27/189 - Add the two like fractions:
168/189 + 27/189 = 168 + 27/189 = 195/189 - 195/189 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 24/27 + 3/21 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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