Add 9/24 and 18/7
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 2 4/7
9/24 + 18/7 is 165/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
18/7 = 18 × 24/7 × 24 = 432/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 432/168 = 63 + 432/168 = 495/168 - 495/168 simplified gives 165/56
- So, 9/24 + 18/7 = 165/56
In mixed form: 253/56
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