Add 18/9 and 20/24, Solve 2 0/9 + 20/24 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 20/24

18/9 + 20/24 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
18/9 = 18 × 8/9 × 8 = 144/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72
Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 60/72 = 144 + 60/72 = 204/72
204/72 simplified gives 17/6
So, 18/9 + 20/24 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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