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Add 45/24 and 18/27

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 18/27

45/24 + 18/27 is 61/24.

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,
    45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/216 + 144/216 = 405 + 144/216 = 549/216
  5. 549/216 simplified gives 61/24
  6. So, 45/24 + 18/27 = 61/24
    In mixed form: 213/24

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