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Add 27/24 and 40/14

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 2 12/14

27/24 + 40/14 is 223/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
    40/14 = 40 × 12/14 × 12 = 480/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/168 + 480/168 = 189 + 480/168 = 669/168
  5. 669/168 simplified gives 223/56
  6. So, 27/24 + 40/14 = 223/56
    In mixed form: 355/56

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