Add 9/14 and 24/28
9/14 + 24/28 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28 - Add the two like fractions:
18/28 + 24/28 = 18 + 24/28 = 42/28 - 42/28 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 9/14 + 24/28 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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