Add 9/5 and 7/24
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 7/24
9/5 + 7/24 is 251/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 35/120 = 216 + 35/120 = 251/120 - So, 9/5 + 7/24 = 251/120
In mixed form: 211/120
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