Add 24/36 and 9/12
24/36 + 9/12 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
24/36 = 24 × 1/36 × 1 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 27/36 = 24 + 27/36 = 51/36 - 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 24/36 + 9/12 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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