Add 8/27 and 24/10, Solve 8/27 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 8/27 and 24/10

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

8/27 + 24/10 is 364/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
Add the two like fractions:
80/270 + 648/270 = 80 + 648/270 = 728/270
728/270 simplified gives 364/135
So, 8/27 + 24/10 = 364/135
In mixed form: 294/135

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