Add 35/27 and 20/24
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 20/24
35/27 + 20/24 is 115/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 180/216 = 280 + 180/216 = 460/216 - 460/216 simplified gives 115/54
- So, 35/27 + 20/24 = 115/54
In mixed form: 27/54
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