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Add 24/5 and 18/9

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 0/9

24/5 + 18/9 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/45 + 90/45 = 216 + 90/45 = 306/45
  5. 306/45 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 24/5 + 18/9 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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