Add 24/6 and 7/27
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 7/27
24/6 + 7/27 is 115/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
24/6 = 24 × 9/6 × 9 = 216/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54 - Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 14/54 = 216 + 14/54 = 230/54 - 230/54 simplified gives 115/27
- So, 24/6 + 7/27 = 115/27
In mixed form: 47/27
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