Add 56/27 and 4/24, Solve 2 2/27 + 4/24 as a fraction

Add 56/27 and 4/24

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 4/24

56/27 + 4/24 is 121/54.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
56/27 = 56 × 8/27 × 8 = 448/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216
Add the two like fractions:
448/216 + 36/216 = 448 + 36/216 = 484/216
484/216 simplified gives 121/54
So, 56/27 + 4/24 = 121/54
In mixed form: 213/54

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