Add 4/24 and 12/27
4/24 + 12/27 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Add the two like fractions:
36/216 + 96/216 = 36 + 96/216 = 132/216 - 132/216 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 4/24 + 12/27 = 11/18
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