Add 32/9 and 7/24
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 7/24
32/9 + 7/24 is 277/72.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Add the two like fractions:
256/72 + 21/72 = 256 + 21/72 = 277/72 - So, 32/9 + 7/24 = 277/72
In mixed form: 361/72
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