Add 75/9 and 1/24
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1/24
75/9 + 1/24 is 67/8.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 3/72 = 600 + 3/72 = 603/72 - 603/72 simplified gives 67/8
- So, 75/9 + 1/24 = 67/8
In mixed form: 83/8
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