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Add 24/8 and 20/27

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 20/27

24/8 + 20/27 is 101/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/216 + 160/216 = 648 + 160/216 = 808/216
  5. 808/216 simplified gives 101/27
  6. So, 24/8 + 20/27 = 101/27
    In mixed form: 320/27

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