Add 27/24 and 27/36
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 27/36
27/24 + 27/36 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 54/72 = 81 + 54/72 = 135/72 - 135/72 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 27/24 + 27/36 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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