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Add 10/9 and 12/24

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 12/24

10/9 + 12/24 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    10/9 = 10 × 8/9 × 8 = 80/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/72 + 36/72 = 80 + 36/72 = 116/72
  5. 116/72 simplified gives 29/18
  6. So, 10/9 + 12/24 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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