Add 35/2 and 9/24
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 9/24
35/2 + 9/24 is 143/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
35/2 = 35 × 12/2 × 12 = 420/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Add the two like fractions:
420/24 + 9/24 = 420 + 9/24 = 429/24 - 429/24 simplified gives 143/8
- So, 35/2 + 9/24 = 143/8
In mixed form: 177/8
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