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Add 24/27 and 1/5

24/27 + 1/5 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/135 + 27/135 = 120 + 27/135 = 147/135
  5. 147/135 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 24/27 + 1/5 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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