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Add 36/24 and 20/27

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 20/27

36/24 + 20/27 is 121/54.

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,
    36/24 = 36 × 9/24 × 9 = 324/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/216 + 160/216 = 324 + 160/216 = 484/216
  5. 484/216 simplified gives 121/54
  6. So, 36/24 + 20/27 = 121/54
    In mixed form: 213/54

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