Add 75/24 and 6/27
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 6/27
75/24 + 6/27 is 241/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 9/24 × 9 = 675/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Add the two like fractions:
675/216 + 48/216 = 675 + 48/216 = 723/216 - 723/216 simplified gives 241/72
- So, 75/24 + 6/27 = 241/72
In mixed form: 325/72
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