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Add 6/24 and 9/16

6/24 + 9/16 is 13/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/48 + 27/48 = 12 + 27/48 = 39/48
  5. 39/48 simplified gives 13/16
  6. So, 6/24 + 9/16 = 13/16

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