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

Add 27/24 and 20/27

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 20/27

27/24 + 20/27 is 403/216.

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,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
Add the two like fractions:
243/216 + 160/216 = 243 + 160/216 = 403/216
So, 27/24 + 20/27 = 403/216
In mixed form: 1187/216

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