Add 5/9 and 2/24
5/9 + 2/24 is 23/36.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 6/72 = 40 + 6/72 = 46/72 - 46/72 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 5/9 + 2/24 = 23/36
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