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Add 24/9 and 84/12

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7 0/12

24/9 + 84/12 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    84/12 = 84 × 3/12 × 3 = 252/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/36 + 252/36 = 96 + 252/36 = 348/36
  5. 348/36 simplified gives 29/3
  6. So, 24/9 + 84/12 = 29/3
    In mixed form: 92/3

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