Add 18/24 and 45/84
18/24 + 45/84 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 90/168 = 126 + 90/168 = 216/168 - 216/168 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 18/24 + 45/84 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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