Add 1/3 and 18/24
1/3 + 18/24 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
8/24 + 18/24 = 8 + 18/24 = 26/24 - 26/24 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 1/3 + 18/24 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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