Add 12/24 and 7/18
12/24 + 7/18 is 8/9.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 28/72 = 36 + 28/72 = 64/72 - 64/72 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 12/24 + 7/18 = 8/9
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