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Add 63/24 and 1/27

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1/27

63/24 + 1/27 is 575/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/216 + 8/216 = 567 + 8/216 = 575/216
  5. So, 63/24 + 1/27 = 575/216
    In mixed form: 2143/216

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