Add 18/24 and 30/35
18/24 + 30/35 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
630/840 + 720/840 = 630 + 720/840 = 1350/840 - 1350/840 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 18/24 + 30/35 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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