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Add 7/27 and 72/24

1^st number: 7/27, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

7/27 + 72/24 is 88/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/216 + 648/216 = 56 + 648/216 = 704/216
5. 704/216 simplified gives 88/27
6. So, 7/27 + 72/24 = 88/27
   In mixed form: 37/27

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