Add 72/9 and 14/24, Solve 8 0/9 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 14/24

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 14/24

72/9 + 14/24 is 103/12.

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,
72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72
Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 42/72 = 576 + 42/72 = 618/72
618/72 simplified gives 103/12
So, 72/9 + 14/24 = 103/12
In mixed form: 87/12

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