Add 45/24 and 7/27
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 7/27
45/24 + 7/27 is 461/216.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216 - Add the two like fractions:
405/216 + 56/216 = 405 + 56/216 = 461/216 - So, 45/24 + 7/27 = 461/216
In mixed form: 229/216
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