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Add 2/24 and 7/27

2/24 + 7/27 is 37/108.

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,
    2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/216 + 56/216 = 18 + 56/216 = 74/216
  5. 74/216 simplified gives 37/108
  6. So, 2/24 + 7/27 = 37/108

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