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Add 24/27 and 9/49

24/27 + 9/49 is 473/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    24/27 = 24 × 49/27 × 49 = 1176/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    9/49 = 9 × 27/49 × 27 = 243/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/1323 + 243/1323 = 1176 + 243/1323 = 1419/1323
  5. 1419/1323 simplified gives 473/441
  6. So, 24/27 + 9/49 = 473/441
    In mixed form: 132/441

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