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Add 27/24 and 20/49

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 20/49

27/24 + 20/49 is 601/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    27/24 = 27 × 49/24 × 49 = 1323/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    20/49 = 20 × 24/49 × 24 = 480/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/1176 + 480/1176 = 1323 + 480/1176 = 1803/1176
  5. 1803/1176 simplified gives 601/392
  6. So, 27/24 + 20/49 = 601/392
    In mixed form: 1209/392

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