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Add 24/27 and 27/30

24/27 + 27/30 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/270 + 243/270 = 240 + 243/270 = 483/270
  5. 483/270 simplified gives 161/90
  6. So, 24/27 + 27/30 = 161/90
    In mixed form: 171/90

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