Add 27/24 and 15/20, Solve 1 3/24 + 15/20 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 15/20

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 15/20

27/24 + 15/20 is 15/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 90/120 = 135 + 90/120 = 225/120
225/120 simplified gives 15/8
So, 27/24 + 15/20 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8

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