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Add 9/5 and 3/24

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3/24

9/5 + 3/24 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/120 + 15/120 = 216 + 15/120 = 231/120
  5. 231/120 simplified gives 77/40
  6. So, 9/5 + 3/24 = 77/40
    In mixed form: 137/40

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