Add 3/18 and 7/24
3/18 + 7/24 is 11/24.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 21/72 = 12 + 21/72 = 33/72 - 33/72 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 3/18 + 7/24 = 11/24
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