Add 9/2 and 24/36
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 24/36
9/2 + 24/36 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
9/2 = 9 × 18/2 × 18 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
24/36 = 24 × 1/36 × 1 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
162/36 + 24/36 = 162 + 24/36 = 186/36 - 186/36 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 9/2 + 24/36 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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