Add 7/24 and 18/9, Solve 7/24 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 7/24 and 18/9

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

7/24 + 18/9 is 55/24.

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,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
18/9 = 18 × 8/9 × 8 = 144/72
Add the two like fractions:
21/72 + 144/72 = 21 + 144/72 = 165/72
165/72 simplified gives 55/24
So, 7/24 + 18/9 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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