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Add 24/27 and 7/24

24/27 + 7/24 is 85/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/216 + 63/216 = 192 + 63/216 = 255/216
  5. 255/216 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 24/27 + 7/24 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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