Add 9/24 and 18/56
9/24 + 18/56 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 54/168 = 63 + 54/168 = 117/168 - 117/168 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 9/24 + 18/56 = 39/56
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