Add 35/24 and 3/27, Solve 1 11/24 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 35/24 and 3/27

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 3/27

35/24 + 3/27 is 113/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
35/24 = 35 × 9/24 × 9 = 315/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216
Add the two like fractions:
315/216 + 24/216 = 315 + 24/216 = 339/216
339/216 simplified gives 113/72
So, 35/24 + 3/27 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad