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Add 7/24 and 12/9

1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 3/9

7/24 + 12/9 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/72 + 96/72 = 21 + 96/72 = 117/72
  5. 117/72 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 7/24 + 12/9 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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