Add 27/8 and 2/24
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 2/24
27/8 + 2/24 is 83/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Add the two like fractions:
81/24 + 2/24 = 81 + 2/24 = 83/24 - So, 27/8 + 2/24 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24
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