Add 56/9 and 3/24
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 3/24
56/9 + 3/24 is 457/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
448/72 + 9/72 = 448 + 9/72 = 457/72 - So, 56/9 + 3/24 = 457/72
In mixed form: 625/72
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