Add 18/24 and 12/18
18/24 + 12/18 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 48/72 = 54 + 48/72 = 102/72 - 102/72 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 18/24 + 12/18 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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