Add 27/20 and 15/24
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 15/24
27/20 + 15/24 is 79/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
27/20 = 27 × 6/20 × 6 = 162/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 75/120 = 162 + 75/120 = 237/120 - 237/120 simplified gives 79/40
- So, 27/20 + 15/24 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40
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