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Add 24/27 and 15/6

1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 2 3/6

24/27 + 15/6 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/54 + 135/54 = 48 + 135/54 = 183/54
  5. 183/54 simplified gives 61/18
  6. So, 24/27 + 15/6 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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