Add 24/9 and 36/5
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7 1/5
24/9 + 36/5 is 148/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45 - Add the two like fractions:
120/45 + 324/45 = 120 + 324/45 = 444/45 - 444/45 simplified gives 148/15
- So, 24/9 + 36/5 = 148/15
In mixed form: 913/15
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