Add 9/24 and 2/28
9/24 + 2/28 is 25/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
2/28 = 2 × 6/28 × 6 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 12/168 = 63 + 12/168 = 75/168 - 75/168 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 9/24 + 2/28 = 25/56
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