Add 5/24 and 1/18
5/24 + 1/18 is 19/72.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 4/72 = 15 + 4/72 = 19/72 - So, 5/24 + 1/18 = 19/72
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