Add 24/28 and 6/9, Solve 24/28 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 6/9

24/28 + 6/9 is 32/21.

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,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252
Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 168/252 = 216 + 168/252 = 384/252
384/252 simplified gives 32/21
So, 24/28 + 6/9 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21

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