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Add 35/9 and 4/24

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4/24

35/9 + 4/24 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/72 + 12/72 = 280 + 12/72 = 292/72
  5. 292/72 simplified gives 73/18
  6. So, 35/9 + 4/24 = 73/18
    In mixed form: 41/18

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