Add 4/24 and 9/72
4/24 + 9/72 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 9/72 = 12 + 9/72 = 21/72 - 21/72 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 4/24 + 9/72 = 7/24
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