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Add 24/10 and 15/27

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 15/27

24/10 + 15/27 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/270 + 150/270 = 648 + 150/270 = 798/270
  5. 798/270 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 24/10 + 15/27 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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