Add 9/5 and 14/24
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 14/24
9/5 + 14/24 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 70/120 = 216 + 70/120 = 286/120 - 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 9/5 + 14/24 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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