Add 30/9 and 3/24, Solve 3 3/9 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 3/24

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 3/24

30/9 + 3/24 is 83/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 9/72 = 240 + 9/72 = 249/72
249/72 simplified gives 83/24
So, 30/9 + 3/24 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24

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