Add 75/9 and 8/24
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 8/24
75/9 + 8/24 is 26/3.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 24/72 = 600 + 24/72 = 624/72 - 624/72 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 75/9 + 8/24 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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