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Add 7/27 and 8/24

7/27 + 8/24 is 16/27.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/216 + 72/216 = 56 + 72/216 = 128/216
5. 128/216 simplified gives 16/27
6. So, 7/27 + 8/24 = 16/27

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