Add 27/84 and 14/24
27/84 + 14/24 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
54/168 + 98/168 = 54 + 98/168 = 152/168 - 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 27/84 + 14/24 = 19/21
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