Add 9/12 and 3/24
9/12 + 3/24 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
18/24 + 3/24 = 18 + 3/24 = 21/24 - 21/24 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/12 + 3/24 = 7/8
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