Add 27/14 and 4/24
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 4/24
27/14 + 4/24 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
27/14 = 27 × 12/14 × 12 = 324/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
324/168 + 28/168 = 324 + 28/168 = 352/168 - 352/168 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 27/14 + 4/24 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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