Add 12/18 and 2/24
12/18 + 2/24 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 6/72 = 48 + 6/72 = 54/72 - 54/72 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 12/18 + 2/24 = 3/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/18+2/24 12/18+4/24 12/36+2/24 12/18+2/48 36/18+2/24 12/18+6/24 12/54+2/24 12/18+2/72 60/18+2/24 12/18+10/24 12/90+2/24 84/18+2/24 12/18+14/24