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Add 27/40 and 25/24

1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 1 1/24

27/40 + 25/24 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/120 + 125/120 = 81 + 125/120 = 206/120
  5. 206/120 simplified gives 103/60
  6. So, 27/40 + 25/24 = 103/60
    In mixed form: 143/60

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