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Add 25/24 and 14/27

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 14/27

25/24 + 14/27 is 337/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/216 + 112/216 = 225 + 112/216 = 337/216
  5. So, 25/24 + 14/27 = 337/216
    In mixed form: 1121/216

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