Add 24/27 and 72/5, Solve 24/27 + 14 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/27 and 72/5

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

24/27 + 72/5 is 688/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
72/5 = 72 × 27/5 × 27 = 1944/135
Add the two like fractions:
120/135 + 1944/135 = 120 + 1944/135 = 2064/135
2064/135 simplified gives 688/45
So, 24/27 + 72/5 = 688/45
In mixed form: 1513/45

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