Add 35/9 and 15/24
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 15/24
35/9 + 15/24 is 325/72.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 45/72 = 280 + 45/72 = 325/72 - So, 35/9 + 15/24 = 325/72
In mixed form: 437/72
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