Add 24/49 and 20/27
24/49 + 20/27 is 1628/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
24/49 = 24 × 27/49 × 27 = 648/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
20/27 = 20 × 49/27 × 49 = 980/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1323 + 980/1323 = 648 + 980/1323 = 1628/1323 - So, 24/49 + 20/27 = 1628/1323
In mixed form: 1305/1323
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