Add 27/24 and 20/7, Solve 1 3/24 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 20/7

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

27/24 + 20/7 is 223/56.

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,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168
Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 480/168 = 189 + 480/168 = 669/168
669/168 simplified gives 223/56
So, 27/24 + 20/7 = 223/56
In mixed form: 355/56

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