Add 10/24 and 15/18
10/24 + 15/18 is 5/4.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 60/72 = 30 + 60/72 = 90/72 - 90/72 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 10/24 + 15/18 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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