Add 3/9 and 5/24
3/9 + 5/24 is 13/24.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 15/72 = 24 + 15/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 3/9 + 5/24 = 13/24
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