Add 8/9 and 12/24
8/9 + 12/24 is 25/18.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 36/72 = 64 + 36/72 = 100/72 - 100/72 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 8/9 + 12/24 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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