Add 27/84 and 24/9
1st number: 27/84, 2nd number: 2 6/9
27/84 + 24/9 is 251/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Add the two like fractions:
81/252 + 672/252 = 81 + 672/252 = 753/252 - 753/252 simplified gives 251/84
- So, 27/84 + 24/9 = 251/84
In mixed form: 283/84
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