Add 9/18 and 14/24
9/18 + 14/24 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 42/72 = 36 + 42/72 = 78/72 - 78/72 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 9/18 + 14/24 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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