Add 8/27 and 6/24
8/27 + 6/24 is 59/108.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Add the two like fractions:
64/216 + 54/216 = 64 + 54/216 = 118/216 - 118/216 simplified gives 59/108
- So, 8/27 + 6/24 = 59/108
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/27+6/24 8/27+12/24 8/54+6/24 8/27+6/48 24/27+6/24 8/27+18/24 8/81+6/24 8/27+6/72 40/27+6/24 8/27+30/24 56/27+6/24 8/27+42/24