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Add 24/27 and 9/42

24/27 + 9/42 is 139/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 42 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    9/42 = 9 × 9/42 × 9 = 81/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/378 + 81/378 = 336 + 81/378 = 417/378
  5. 417/378 simplified gives 139/126
  6. So, 24/27 + 9/42 = 139/126
    In mixed form: 113/126

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