Add 27/24 and 20/18
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 1 2/18
27/24 + 20/18 is 161/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 80/72 = 81 + 80/72 = 161/72 - So, 27/24 + 20/18 = 161/72
In mixed form: 217/72
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