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Add 27/20 and 30/24

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 6/24

27/20 + 30/24 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    27/20 = 27 × 6/20 × 6 = 162/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/120 + 150/120 = 162 + 150/120 = 312/120
  5. 312/120 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 27/20 + 30/24 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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