Add 9/18 and 5/24
9/18 + 5/24 is 17/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 15/72 = 36 + 15/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 9/18 + 5/24 = 17/24
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