Add 27/24 and 27/42, Solve 1 3/24 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 27/42

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 27/42

27/24 + 27/42 is 99/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 108/168 = 189 + 108/168 = 297/168
297/168 simplified gives 99/56
So, 27/24 + 27/42 = 99/56
In mixed form: 143/56

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