Add 6/5 and 27/24, Solve 1 1/5 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

6/5 + 27/24 is 93/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
6/5 = 6 × 24/5 × 24 = 144/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 135/120 = 144 + 135/120 = 279/120
279/120 simplified gives 93/40
So, 6/5 + 27/24 = 93/40
In mixed form: 213/40

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