Add 24/9 and 9/32
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 9/32
24/9 + 9/32 is 283/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
768/288 + 81/288 = 768 + 81/288 = 849/288 - 849/288 simplified gives 283/96
- So, 24/9 + 9/32 = 283/96
In mixed form: 291/96
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