Add 27/24 and 32/7
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 4 4/7
27/24 + 32/7 is 319/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/7 = 32 × 24/7 × 24 = 768/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 768/168 = 189 + 768/168 = 957/168 - 957/168 simplified gives 319/56
- So, 27/24 + 32/7 = 319/56
In mixed form: 539/56
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