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Add 1/27 and 24/8

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 3 0/8

1/27 + 24/8 is 82/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/216 + 648/216 = 8 + 648/216 = 656/216
  5. 656/216 simplified gives 82/27
  6. So, 1/27 + 24/8 = 82/27
    In mixed form: 31/27

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