Add 18/24 and 7/9
18/24 + 7/9 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 56/72 = 54 + 56/72 = 110/72 - 110/72 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 18/24 + 7/9 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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