Add 70/9 and 1/24
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1/24
70/9 + 1/24 is 563/72.
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,
70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
560/72 + 3/72 = 560 + 3/72 = 563/72 - So, 70/9 + 1/24 = 563/72
In mixed form: 759/72
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