Add 24/27 and 49/84
24/27 + 49/84 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
49/84 = 49 × 9/84 × 9 = 441/756 - Add the two like fractions:
672/756 + 441/756 = 672 + 441/756 = 1113/756 - 1113/756 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 24/27 + 49/84 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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