Add 18/24 and 10/28
18/24 + 10/28 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 60/168 = 126 + 60/168 = 186/168 - 186/168 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 18/24 + 10/28 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/24+10/28 18/24+20/28 18/48+10/28 18/24+10/56 54/24+10/28 18/24+30/28 18/72+10/28 18/24+10/84 90/24+10/28 18/24+50/28 18/24+70/28