Add 24/28 and 6/27
24/28 + 6/27 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
6/27 = 6 × 28/27 × 28 = 168/756 - Add the two like fractions:
648/756 + 168/756 = 648 + 168/756 = 816/756 - 816/756 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 24/28 + 6/27 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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