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Add 45/24 and 35/27

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1 8/27

45/24 + 35/27 is 685/216.

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,
    35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/216 + 280/216 = 405 + 280/216 = 685/216
  5. So, 45/24 + 35/27 = 685/216
    In mixed form: 337/216

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