Add 15/24 and 3/9
15/24 + 3/9 is 23/24.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 24/72 = 45 + 24/72 = 69/72 - 69/72 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 15/24 + 3/9 = 23/24
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