Add 27/15 and 20/24
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 20/24
27/15 + 20/24 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
27/15 = 27 × 8/15 × 8 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 100/120 = 216 + 100/120 = 316/120 - 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 27/15 + 20/24 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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