Add 27/24 and 27/18, Solve 1 3/24 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 27/18

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

27/24 + 27/18 is 21/8.

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,
27/18 = 27 × 4/18 × 4 = 108/72
Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 108/72 = 81 + 108/72 = 189/72
189/72 simplified gives 21/8
So, 27/24 + 27/18 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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