Add 24/9 and 2/4
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2/4
24/9 + 2/4 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 18/36 = 96 + 18/36 = 114/36 - 114/36 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 24/9 + 2/4 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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