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Add 30/24 and 20/27

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 20/27

30/24 + 20/27 is 215/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    30/24 = 30 × 9/24 × 9 = 270/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/216 + 160/216 = 270 + 160/216 = 430/216
  5. 430/216 simplified gives 215/108
  6. So, 30/24 + 20/27 = 215/108
    In mixed form: 1107/108

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