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Add 24/28 and 8/27

24/28 + 8/27 is 218/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/756 + 224/756 = 648 + 224/756 = 872/756
  5. 872/756 simplified gives 218/189
  6. So, 24/28 + 8/27 = 218/189
    In mixed form: 129/189

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