Add 49/24 and 15/27, Solve 2 1/24 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 49/24 and 15/27

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 15/27

49/24 + 15/27 is 187/72.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
Add the two like fractions:
441/216 + 120/216 = 441 + 120/216 = 561/216
561/216 simplified gives 187/72
So, 49/24 + 15/27 = 187/72
In mixed form: 243/72

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