Add 56/24 and 3/27, Solve 2 8/24 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 3/27

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 3/27

56/24 + 3/27 is 22/9.

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,
56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216
Add the two like fractions:
504/216 + 24/216 = 504 + 24/216 = 528/216
528/216 simplified gives 22/9
So, 56/24 + 3/27 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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