Add 6/9 and 8/24
6/9 + 8/24 is 1/1.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 24/72 = 48 + 24/72 = 72/72 - 72/72 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/9 + 8/24 = 1/1
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