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Add 81/24 and 5/9

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 5/9

81/24 + 5/9 is 283/72.

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,
   81/24 = 81 × 3/24 × 3 = 243/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/72 + 40/72 = 243 + 40/72 = 283/72
5. So, 81/24 + 5/9 = 283/72
   In mixed form: 367/72

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