Add 12/24 and 14/18
12/24 + 14/18 is 23/18.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 56/72 = 36 + 56/72 = 92/72 - 92/72 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 12/24 + 14/18 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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