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Add 18/5 and 9/24

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 9/24

18/5 + 9/24 is 159/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    18/5 = 18 × 24/5 × 24 = 432/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/120 + 45/120 = 432 + 45/120 = 477/120
  5. 477/120 simplified gives 159/40
  6. So, 18/5 + 9/24 = 159/40
    In mixed form: 339/40

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