Add 9/5 and 24/27
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 24/27
9/5 + 24/27 is 121/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
9/5 = 9 × 27/5 × 27 = 243/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
243/135 + 120/135 = 243 + 120/135 = 363/135 - 363/135 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 9/5 + 24/27 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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