Add 27/63 and 2/24
27/63 + 2/24 is 43/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 42/504 = 216 + 42/504 = 258/504 - 258/504 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 27/63 + 2/24 = 43/84
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