Add 42/27 and 5/24
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/24
42/27 + 5/24 is 127/72.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216 - Add the two like fractions:
336/216 + 45/216 = 336 + 45/216 = 381/216 - 381/216 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 42/27 + 5/24 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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