Add 9/24 and 6/18
9/24 + 6/18 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 24/72 = 27 + 24/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 9/24 + 6/18 = 17/24
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