Add 9/24 and 27/40
9/24 + 27/40 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 81/120 = 45 + 81/120 = 126/120 - 126/120 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 9/24 + 27/40 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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