Add 6/9 and 4/24
6/9 + 4/24 is 5/6.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 12/72 = 48 + 12/72 = 60/72 - 60/72 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 6/9 + 4/24 = 5/6
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