Add 18/72 and 24/42
18/72 + 24/42 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
24/42 = 24 × 12/42 × 12 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 288/504 = 126 + 288/504 = 414/504 - 414/504 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 18/72 + 24/42 = 23/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/72+24/42 18/72+48/42 18/72+24/84 54/72+24/42 18/72+72/42 90/72+24/42