Add 24/9 and 10/24
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 10/24
24/9 + 10/24 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
24/9 = 24 × 8/9 × 8 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 30/72 = 192 + 30/72 = 222/72 - 222/72 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 24/9 + 10/24 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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