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Add 24/20 and 9/27

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 9/27

24/20 + 9/27 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    24/20 = 24 × 27/20 × 27 = 648/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/540 + 180/540 = 648 + 180/540 = 828/540
  5. 828/540 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 24/20 + 9/27 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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