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Add 24/12 and 48/27

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 1 21/27

24/12 + 48/27 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    24/12 = 24 × 9/12 × 9 = 216/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/108 + 192/108 = 216 + 192/108 = 408/108
  5. 408/108 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 24/12 + 48/27 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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