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Add 24/27 and 10/4

1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 2 2/4

24/27 + 10/4 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/108 + 270/108 = 96 + 270/108 = 366/108
  5. 366/108 simplified gives 61/18
  6. So, 24/27 + 10/4 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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