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Add 24/27 and 3/6

24/27 + 3/6 is 25/18.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/54 + 27/54 = 48 + 27/54 = 75/54
  5. 75/54 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 24/27 + 3/6 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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