Add 1/18 and 6/24
1/18 + 6/24 is 11/36.
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,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 18/72 = 4 + 18/72 = 22/72 - 22/72 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 1/18 + 6/24 = 11/36
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