Add 84/9 and 9/24
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 9/24
84/9 + 9/24 is 233/24.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 8/9 × 8 = 672/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
672/72 + 27/72 = 672 + 27/72 = 699/72 - 699/72 simplified gives 233/24
- So, 84/9 + 9/24 = 233/24
In mixed form: 917/24
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