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Add 36/7 and 27/24

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 1 3/24

36/7 + 27/24 is 351/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    36/7 = 36 × 24/7 × 24 = 864/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/168 + 189/168 = 864 + 189/168 = 1053/168
  5. 1053/168 simplified gives 351/56
  6. So, 36/7 + 27/24 = 351/56
    In mixed form: 615/56

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