Add 6/27 and 1/24
6/27 + 1/24 is 19/72.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 9/216 = 48 + 9/216 = 57/216 - 57/216 simplified gives 19/72
- So, 6/27 + 1/24 = 19/72
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