Add 5/27 and 12/24
5/27 + 12/24 is 37/54.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 108/216 = 40 + 108/216 = 148/216 - 148/216 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 5/27 + 12/24 = 37/54
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