Add 24/27 and 10/6, Solve 24/27 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 24/27 and 10/6

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

24/27 + 10/6 is 23/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54
Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 90/54 = 48 + 90/54 = 138/54
138/54 simplified gives 23/9
So, 24/27 + 10/6 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9

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