Add 27/24 and 27/12, Solve 1 3/24 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 27/12

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

27/24 + 27/12 is 27/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
27/12 = 27 × 2/12 × 2 = 54/24
Add the two like fractions:
27/24 + 54/24 = 27 + 54/24 = 81/24
81/24 simplified gives 27/8
So, 27/24 + 27/12 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8

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