Add 6/18 and 6/24
6/18 + 6/24 is 7/12.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 18/72 = 24 + 18/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 6/18 + 6/24 = 7/12
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