Add 18/24 and 9/56
18/24 + 9/56 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 27/168 = 126 + 27/168 = 153/168 - 153/168 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 18/24 + 9/56 = 51/56
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