Add 18/24 and 1/5
18/24 + 1/5 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 24/120 = 90 + 24/120 = 114/120 - 114/120 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 18/24 + 1/5 = 19/20
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