Add 27/24 and 40/14
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 2 12/14
27/24 + 40/14 is 223/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
40/14 = 40 × 12/14 × 12 = 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 + 40/14 = 223/56
In mixed form: 355/56
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