Add 12/5 and 24/9
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 6/9
12/5 + 24/9 is 76/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45 - Add the two like fractions:
108/45 + 120/45 = 108 + 120/45 = 228/45 - 228/45 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 12/5 + 24/9 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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