Add 18/24 and 3/9
18/24 + 3/9 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 24/72 = 54 + 24/72 = 78/72 - 78/72 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 18/24 + 3/9 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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