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Add 24/27 and 8/30

24/27 + 8/30 is 52/45.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/270 + 72/270 = 240 + 72/270 = 312/270
  5. 312/270 simplified gives 52/45
  6. So, 24/27 + 8/30 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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