Add 27/24 and 24/5, Solve 1 3/24 + 4 4/5 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 24/5

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

27/24 + 24/5 is 237/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
24/5 = 24 × 24/5 × 24 = 576/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 576/120 = 135 + 576/120 = 711/120
711/120 simplified gives 237/40
So, 27/24 + 24/5 = 237/40
In mixed form: 537/40

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