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Add 30/27 and 24/49

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 24/49

30/27 + 24/49 is 706/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    30/27 = 30 × 49/27 × 49 = 1470/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    24/49 = 24 × 27/49 × 27 = 648/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1323 + 648/1323 = 1470 + 648/1323 = 2118/1323
  5. 2118/1323 simplified gives 706/441
  6. So, 30/27 + 24/49 = 706/441
    In mixed form: 1265/441

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