Add 24/32 and 18/9, Solve 24/32 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 24/32 and 18/9

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

24/32 + 18/9 is 11/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288
Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 576/288 = 216 + 576/288 = 792/288
792/288 simplified gives 11/4
So, 24/32 + 18/9 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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