Add 27/24 and 14/7
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 2 0/7
27/24 + 14/7 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 336/168 = 189 + 336/168 = 525/168 - 525/168 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 27/24 + 14/7 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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