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Add 9/24 and 1/27

9/24 + 1/27 is 89/216.

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,
    9/24 = 9 × 9/24 × 9 = 81/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/216 + 8/216 = 81 + 8/216 = 89/216
  5. So, 9/24 + 1/27 = 89/216

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