Add 24/27 and 4/6
24/27 + 4/6 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/6 = 4 × 9/6 × 9 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 36/54 = 48 + 36/54 = 84/54 - 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 24/27 + 4/6 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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