Add 18/24 and 32/80
18/24 + 32/80 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 96/240 = 180 + 96/240 = 276/240 - 276/240 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 18/24 + 32/80 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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