Add 24/27 and 9/16
24/27 + 9/16 is 209/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
24/27 = 24 × 16/27 × 16 = 384/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432 - Add the two like fractions:
384/432 + 243/432 = 384 + 243/432 = 627/432 - 627/432 simplified gives 209/144
- So, 24/27 + 9/16 = 209/144
In mixed form: 165/144
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