Add 9/24 and 2/4
9/24 + 2/4 is 7/8.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 6/4 × 6 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
9/24 + 12/24 = 9 + 12/24 = 21/24 - 21/24 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/24 + 2/4 = 7/8
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