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Add 24/7 and 54/27

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 2 0/27

24/7 + 54/27 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    24/7 = 24 × 27/7 × 27 = 648/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    54/27 = 54 × 7/27 × 7 = 378/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/189 + 378/189 = 648 + 378/189 = 1026/189
  5. 1026/189 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 24/7 + 54/27 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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