Add 9/24 and 1/4
9/24 + 1/4 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
9/24 + 6/24 = 9 + 6/24 = 15/24 - 15/24 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 9/24 + 1/4 = 5/8
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