Add 20/9 and 6/24
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 6/24
20/9 + 6/24 is 89/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
160/72 + 18/72 = 160 + 18/72 = 178/72 - 178/72 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 20/9 + 6/24 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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