Add 9/16 and 24/36
9/16 + 24/36 is 59/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
24/36 = 24 × 4/36 × 4 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
81/144 + 96/144 = 81 + 96/144 = 177/144 - 177/144 simplified gives 59/48
- So, 9/16 + 24/36 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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