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Add 27/24 and 18/84

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 18/84

27/24 + 18/84 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    18/84 = 18 × 2/84 × 2 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/168 + 36/168 = 189 + 36/168 = 225/168
  5. 225/168 simplified gives 75/56
  6. So, 27/24 + 18/84 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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