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Add 24/3 and 9/6

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 3/6

24/3 + 9/6 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    24/3 = 24 × 2/3 × 2 = 48/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    9/6 = 9 × 1/6 × 1 = 9/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/6 + 9/6 = 48 + 9/6 = 57/6
  5. 57/6 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 24/3 + 9/6 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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