Add 27/28 and 15/24
27/28 + 15/24 is 89/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
162/168 + 105/168 = 162 + 105/168 = 267/168 - 267/168 simplified gives 89/56
- So, 27/28 + 15/24 = 89/56
In mixed form: 133/56
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