Add 24/9 and 12/7
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 5/7
24/9 + 12/7 is 92/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
12/7 = 12 × 9/7 × 9 = 108/63 - Add the two like fractions:
168/63 + 108/63 = 168 + 108/63 = 276/63 - 276/63 simplified gives 92/21
- So, 24/9 + 12/7 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21
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