Add 9/24 and 6/8
9/24 + 6/8 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
9/24 + 18/24 = 9 + 18/24 = 27/24 - 27/24 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 9/24 + 6/8 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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