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Add 7/24 and 6/27

7/24 + 6/27 is 37/72.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/216 + 48/216 = 63 + 48/216 = 111/216
5. 111/216 simplified gives 37/72
6. So, 7/24 + 6/27 = 37/72

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