Add 10/24 and 3/9
10/24 + 3/9 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 24/72 = 30 + 24/72 = 54/72 - 54/72 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/24 + 3/9 = 3/4
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