Add 63/27 and 6/24
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 6/24
63/27 + 6/24 is 31/12.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Add the two like fractions:
504/216 + 54/216 = 504 + 54/216 = 558/216 - 558/216 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 63/27 + 6/24 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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