Add 24/9 and 15/24
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 15/24
24/9 + 15/24 is 79/24.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 45/72 = 192 + 45/72 = 237/72 - 237/72 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 24/9 + 15/24 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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