Add 15/18 and 18/24
15/18 + 18/24 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 54/72 = 60 + 54/72 = 114/72 - 114/72 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 15/18 + 18/24 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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