Add 10/24 and 8/18
10/24 + 8/18 is 31/36.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 32/72 = 30 + 32/72 = 62/72 - 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 10/24 + 8/18 = 31/36
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