Add 1/9 and 4/24
1/9 + 4/24 is 5/18.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 8/9 × 8 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 12/72 = 8 + 12/72 = 20/72 - 20/72 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 1/9 + 4/24 = 5/18
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