Add 12/9 and 6/24
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 6/24
12/9 + 6/24 is 19/12.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 18/72 = 96 + 18/72 = 114/72 - 114/72 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 12/9 + 6/24 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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