Add 9/24 and 30/48
9/24 + 30/48 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
9/24 = 9 × 2/24 × 2 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
18/48 + 30/48 = 18 + 30/48 = 48/48 - 48/48 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/24 + 30/48 = 1/1
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