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

Add 27/24 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 15/27

27/24 + 15/27 is 121/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
27/24 = 27 × 9/24 × 9 = 243/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
Add the two like fractions:
243/216 + 120/216 = 243 + 120/216 = 363/216
363/216 simplified gives 121/72
So, 27/24 + 15/27 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72

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