Add 6/24 and 40/9
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 4 4/9
6/24 + 40/9 is 169/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 320/72 = 18 + 320/72 = 338/72 - 338/72 simplified gives 169/36
- So, 6/24 + 40/9 = 169/36
In mixed form: 425/36
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