Add 27/24 and 56/5, Solve 1 3/24 + 11 1/5 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 56/5

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

27/24 + 56/5 is 493/40.

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,
56/5 = 56 × 24/5 × 24 = 1344/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 1344/120 = 135 + 1344/120 = 1479/120
1479/120 simplified gives 493/40
So, 27/24 + 56/5 = 493/40
In mixed form: 1213/40

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