Add 9/24 and 9/15
9/24 + 9/15 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 72/120 = 45 + 72/120 = 117/120 - 117/120 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 9/24 + 9/15 = 39/40
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