Add 24/27 and 9/21
24/27 + 9/21 is 83/63.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 9/21 × 9 = 81/189 - Add the two like fractions:
168/189 + 81/189 = 168 + 81/189 = 249/189 - 249/189 simplified gives 83/63
- So, 24/27 + 9/21 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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