Add 24/28 and 40/9, Solve 24/28 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 40/9

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

24/28 + 40/9 is 334/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 1120/252 = 216 + 1120/252 = 1336/252
1336/252 simplified gives 334/63
So, 24/28 + 40/9 = 334/63
In mixed form: 519/63

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