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Add 27/24 and 27/6

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 4 3/6

27/24 + 27/6 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/24 + 108/24 = 27 + 108/24 = 135/24
  5. 135/24 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 27/24 + 27/6 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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