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Add 49/27 and 20/24

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 20/24

49/27 + 20/24 is 143/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    49/27 = 49 × 8/27 × 8 = 392/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/216 + 180/216 = 392 + 180/216 = 572/216
  5. 572/216 simplified gives 143/54
  6. So, 49/27 + 20/24 = 143/54
    In mixed form: 235/54

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