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Add 1/24 and 14/27

1/24 + 14/27 is 121/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/216 + 112/216 = 9 + 112/216 = 121/216
  5. So, 1/24 + 14/27 = 121/216

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