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Add 8/24 and 49/9

1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 5 4/9

8/24 + 49/9 is 52/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/72 + 392/72 = 24 + 392/72 = 416/72
  5. 416/72 simplified gives 52/9
  6. So, 8/24 + 49/9 = 52/9
    In mixed form: 57/9

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