Add 27/24 and 72/14, Solve 1 3/24 + 5 2/14 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 72/14

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

27/24 + 72/14 is 351/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
72/14 = 72 × 12/14 × 12 = 864/168
Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 864/168 = 189 + 864/168 = 1053/168
1053/168 simplified gives 351/56
So, 27/24 + 72/14 = 351/56
In mixed form: 615/56

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