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Add 24/4 and 15/27

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 15/27

24/4 + 15/27 is 59/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    24/4 = 24 × 27/4 × 27 = 648/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/108 + 60/108 = 648 + 60/108 = 708/108
  5. 708/108 simplified gives 59/9
  6. So, 24/4 + 15/27 = 59/9
    In mixed form: 65/9

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