Add 49/24 and 2/27
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 2/27
49/24 + 2/27 is 457/216.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Add the two like fractions:
441/216 + 16/216 = 441 + 16/216 = 457/216 - So, 49/24 + 2/27 = 457/216
In mixed form: 225/216
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