Add 5/9 and 16/24
5/9 + 16/24 is 11/9.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 48/72 = 40 + 48/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 5/9 + 16/24 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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