Add 42/24 and 16/27
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 16/27
42/24 + 16/27 is 253/108.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 9/24 × 9 = 378/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Add the two like fractions:
378/216 + 128/216 = 378 + 128/216 = 506/216 - 506/216 simplified gives 253/108
- So, 42/24 + 16/27 = 253/108
In mixed form: 237/108
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