Add 24/12 and 4/9
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 4/9
24/12 + 4/9 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
24/12 = 24 × 3/12 × 3 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
72/36 + 16/36 = 72 + 16/36 = 88/36 - 88/36 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 24/12 + 4/9 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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