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Add 27/24 and 48/45

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 1 3/45

27/24 + 48/45 is 263/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/360 + 384/360 = 405 + 384/360 = 789/360
  5. 789/360 simplified gives 263/120
  6. So, 27/24 + 48/45 = 263/120
    In mixed form: 223/120

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