Add 81/24 and 20/27
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 20/27
81/24 + 20/27 is 889/216.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 9/24 × 9 = 729/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
729/216 + 160/216 = 729 + 160/216 = 889/216 - So, 81/24 + 20/27 = 889/216
In mixed form: 425/216
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