Add 27/84 and 24/54
27/84 + 24/54 is 193/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
27/84 = 27 × 9/84 × 9 = 243/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
24/54 = 24 × 14/54 × 14 = 336/756 - Add the two like fractions:
243/756 + 336/756 = 243 + 336/756 = 579/756 - 579/756 simplified gives 193/252
- So, 27/84 + 24/54 = 193/252
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