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Add 27/30 and 27/24

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 1 3/24

27/30 + 27/24 is 81/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/120 + 135/120 = 108 + 135/120 = 243/120
  5. 243/120 simplified gives 81/40
  6. So, 27/30 + 27/24 = 81/40
    In mixed form: 21/40

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