Add 27/5 and 6/24
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 6/24
27/5 + 6/24 is 113/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
27/5 = 27 × 24/5 × 24 = 648/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
648/120 + 30/120 = 648 + 30/120 = 678/120 - 678/120 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 27/5 + 6/24 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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