Add 36/24 and 9/28, Solve 1 12/24 + 9/28 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 9/28

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 9/28

36/24 + 9/28 is 51/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168
Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 54/168 = 252 + 54/168 = 306/168
306/168 simplified gives 51/28
So, 36/24 + 9/28 = 51/28
In mixed form: 123/28

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