Add 27/24 and 80/9
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 8 8/9
27/24 + 80/9 is 721/72.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 8/9 × 8 = 640/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 640/72 = 81 + 640/72 = 721/72 - So, 27/24 + 80/9 = 721/72
In mixed form: 101/72
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