Add 24/27 and 28/12, Solve 24/27 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 24/27 and 28/12

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

24/27 + 28/12 is 29/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
28/12 = 28 × 9/12 × 9 = 252/108
Add the two like fractions:
96/108 + 252/108 = 96 + 252/108 = 348/108
348/108 simplified gives 29/9
So, 24/27 + 28/12 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9

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