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Add 24/15 and 1/27

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1/27

24/15 + 1/27 is 221/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   24/15 = 24 × 9/15 × 9 = 216/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/135 + 5/135 = 216 + 5/135 = 221/135
5. So, 24/15 + 1/27 = 221/135
   In mixed form: 186/135

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