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Add 8/24 and 6/9

8/24 + 6/9 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/72 + 48/72 = 24 + 48/72 = 72/72
  5. 72/72 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 8/24 + 6/9 = 1/1

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