Add 24/2 and 9/80
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 9/80
24/2 + 9/80 is 969/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
24/2 = 24 × 40/2 × 40 = 960/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Add the two like fractions:
960/80 + 9/80 = 960 + 9/80 = 969/80 - So, 24/2 + 9/80 = 969/80
In mixed form: 129/80
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