Add 7/24 and 18/27
7/24 + 18/27 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
63/216 + 144/216 = 63 + 144/216 = 207/216 - 207/216 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 7/24 + 18/27 = 23/24
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