Add 35/24 and 8/9
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 8/9
35/24 + 8/9 is 169/72.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
105/72 + 64/72 = 105 + 64/72 = 169/72 - So, 35/24 + 8/9 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72
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