Add 27/30 and 20/24
27/30 + 20/24 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 100/120 = 108 + 100/120 = 208/120 - 208/120 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 27/30 + 20/24 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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