Add 9/24 and 6/36
9/24 + 6/36 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 12/72 = 27 + 12/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 9/24 + 6/36 = 13/24
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