Add 27/24 and 7/9
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 7/9
27/24 + 7/9 is 137/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 56/72 = 81 + 56/72 = 137/72 - So, 27/24 + 7/9 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72
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