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Add 90/24 and 15/27

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 15/27

90/24 + 15/27 is 155/36.

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,
    90/24 = 90 × 9/24 × 9 = 810/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/216 + 120/216 = 810 + 120/216 = 930/216
  5. 930/216 simplified gives 155/36
  6. So, 90/24 + 15/27 = 155/36
    In mixed form: 411/36

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