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Add 2/24 and 3/9

2/24 + 3/9 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/72 + 24/72 = 6 + 24/72 = 30/72
  5. 30/72 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 2/24 + 3/9 = 5/12

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