Add 18/24 and 7/12
18/24 + 7/12 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
18/24 + 14/24 = 18 + 14/24 = 32/24 - 32/24 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 18/24 + 7/12 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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