Add 24/6 and 27/96
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 27/96
24/6 + 27/96 is 137/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 27/96 = 384 + 27/96 = 411/96 - 411/96 simplified gives 137/32
- So, 24/6 + 27/96 = 137/32
In mixed form: 49/32
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