Add 28/24 and 2/9
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 2/9
28/24 + 2/9 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
84/72 + 16/72 = 84 + 16/72 = 100/72 - 100/72 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 28/24 + 2/9 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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