Add 24/42 and 6/27
24/42 + 6/27 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
24/42 = 24 × 9/42 × 9 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
6/27 = 6 × 14/27 × 14 = 84/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 84/378 = 216 + 84/378 = 300/378 - 300/378 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 24/42 + 6/27 = 50/63
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