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Add 9/2 and 3/24

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/24

9/2 + 3/24 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    9/2 = 9 × 12/2 × 12 = 108/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/24 + 3/24 = 108 + 3/24 = 111/24
  5. 111/24 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 9/2 + 3/24 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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