Add 6/9 and 12/24
6/9 + 12/24 is 7/6.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 36/72 = 48 + 36/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 6/9 + 12/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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