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Add 30/24 and 35/9

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 3 8/9

30/24 + 35/9 is 185/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/72 + 280/72 = 90 + 280/72 = 370/72
  5. 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
  6. So, 30/24 + 35/9 = 185/36
    In mixed form: 55/36

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