Add 16/24 and 1/18
16/24 + 1/18 is 13/18.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 4/72 = 48 + 4/72 = 52/72 - 52/72 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 16/24 + 1/18 = 13/18
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