Add 32/9 and 6/24
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 6/24
32/9 + 6/24 is 137/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
256/72 + 18/72 = 256 + 18/72 = 274/72 - 274/72 simplified gives 137/36
- So, 32/9 + 6/24 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36
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