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Add 16/24 and 5/18

16/24 + 5/18 is 17/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 20/72 = 48 + 20/72 = 68/72
  5. 68/72 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 16/24 + 5/18 = 17/18

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