Add 9/24 and 28/9
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 3 1/9
9/24 + 28/9 is 251/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 224/72 = 27 + 224/72 = 251/72 - So, 9/24 + 28/9 = 251/72
In mixed form: 335/72
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