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Add 8/24 and 9/48

8/24 + 9/48 is 25/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    8/24 = 8 × 2/24 × 2 = 16/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/48 + 9/48 = 16 + 9/48 = 25/48
  5. So, 8/24 + 9/48 = 25/48

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