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Add 72/24 and 1/27

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

72/24 + 1/27 is 82/27.

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,
    72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/216 + 8/216 = 648 + 8/216 = 656/216
  5. 656/216 simplified gives 82/27
  6. So, 72/24 + 1/27 = 82/27
    In mixed form: 31/27

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