Add 24/9 and 20/28
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 20/28
24/9 + 20/28 is 71/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
672/252 + 180/252 = 672 + 180/252 = 852/252 - 852/252 simplified gives 71/21
- So, 24/9 + 20/28 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21
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