Add 2/24 and 75/9
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 8 3/9
2/24 + 75/9 is 101/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 600/72 = 6 + 600/72 = 606/72 - 606/72 simplified gives 101/12
- So, 2/24 + 75/9 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12
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