Add 18/2 and 20/24
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 20/24
18/2 + 20/24 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
18/2 = 18 × 12/2 × 12 = 216/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24 - Add the two like fractions:
216/24 + 20/24 = 216 + 20/24 = 236/24 - 236/24 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 18/2 + 20/24 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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