Add 4/9 and 16/24
4/9 + 16/24 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 48/72 = 32 + 48/72 = 80/72 - 80/72 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 4/9 + 16/24 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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