Add 18/24 and 60/84
18/24 + 60/84 is 41/28.
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,
60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 120/168 = 126 + 120/168 = 246/168 - 246/168 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 18/24 + 60/84 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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