Add 24/9 and 7/4
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 3/4
24/9 + 7/4 is 53/12.
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,
7/4 = 7 × 9/4 × 9 = 63/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 63/36 = 96 + 63/36 = 159/36 - 159/36 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 24/9 + 7/4 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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