Add 4/5 and 24/27
4/5 + 24/27 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
108/135 + 120/135 = 108 + 120/135 = 228/135 - 228/135 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 4/5 + 24/27 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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