Add 5/9 and 30/24, Solve 5/9 + 1 6/24 as a fraction

Add 5/9 and 30/24

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

5/9 + 30/24 is 65/36.

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,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72
Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 90/72 = 40 + 90/72 = 130/72
130/72 simplified gives 65/36
So, 5/9 + 30/24 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36

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