Add 9/24 and 20/18
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 1 2/18
9/24 + 20/18 is 107/72.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 80/72 = 27 + 80/72 = 107/72 - So, 9/24 + 20/18 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72
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