Add 48/6 and 9/24
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 9/24
486 + 924 is 678.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
486 = 48 × 46 × 4 = 19224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
924 = 9 × 124 × 1 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
19224 + 924 = 192 + 924 = 20124 - 201/24 simplified gives 678
- So, 48/6 + 9/24 = 67/8
In mixed form: 838
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