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Add 8/90 and 27/24

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 3/24

8/90 + 27/24 is 437/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/360 + 405/360 = 32 + 405/360 = 437/360
  5. So, 8/90 + 27/24 = 437/360
    In mixed form: 177/360

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