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Add 24/35 and 18/27

24/35 + 18/27 is 142/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    18/27 = 18 × 35/27 × 35 = 630/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/945 + 630/945 = 648 + 630/945 = 1278/945
  5. 1278/945 simplified gives 142/105
  6. So, 24/35 + 18/27 = 142/105
    In mixed form: 137/105

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