Add 9/24 and 9/18
9/24 + 9/18 is 7/8.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 36/72 = 27 + 36/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/24 + 9/18 = 7/8
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