Add 6/27 and 3/24
6/27 + 3/24 is 25/72.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 9/24 × 9 = 27/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 27/216 = 48 + 27/216 = 75/216 - 75/216 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 6/27 + 3/24 = 25/72
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