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Add 5/24 and 40/27

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 13/27

5/24 + 40/27 is 365/216.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/216 + 320/216 = 45 + 320/216 = 365/216
  5. So, 5/24 + 40/27 = 365/216
    In mixed form: 1149/216

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