Add 96/18 and 9/24
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 9/24
96/18 + 9/24 is 137/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
384/72 + 27/72 = 384 + 27/72 = 411/72 - 411/72 simplified gives 137/24
- So, 96/18 + 9/24 = 137/24
In mixed form: 517/24
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