Add 14/24 and 5/18
14/24 + 5/18 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,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 20/72 = 42 + 20/72 = 62/72 - 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 14/24 + 5/18 = 31/36
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