Add 18/12 and 24/28
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 24/28
18/12 + 24/28 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 72/84 = 126 + 72/84 = 198/84 - 198/84 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 18/12 + 24/28 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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