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Add 21/24 and 5/27

21/24 + 5/27 is 229/216.

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,
    21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/216 + 40/216 = 189 + 40/216 = 229/216
  5. So, 21/24 + 5/27 = 229/216
    In mixed form: 113/216

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