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Add 90/9 and 5/24

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 5/24

90/9 + 5/24 is 245/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    90/9 = 90 × 8/9 × 8 = 720/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/72 + 15/72 = 720 + 15/72 = 735/72
  5. 735/72 simplified gives 245/24
  6. So, 90/9 + 5/24 = 245/24
    In mixed form: 105/24

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