Add 36/9 and 28/24, Solve 4 0/9 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 36/9 and 28/24

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

36/9 + 28/24 is 31/6.

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,
36/9 = 36 × 8/9 × 8 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 84/72 = 288 + 84/72 = 372/72
372/72 simplified gives 31/6
So, 36/9 + 28/24 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6

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