Add 36/27 and 2/24
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 2/24
36/27 + 2/24 is 17/12.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 8/27 × 8 = 288/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
288/216 + 18/216 = 288 + 18/216 = 306/216 - 306/216 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 36/27 + 2/24 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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