Add 18/9 and 24/28
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 24/28
18/9 + 24/28 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
18/9 = 18 × 28/9 × 28 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 216/252 = 504 + 216/252 = 720/252 - 720/252 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 18/9 + 24/28 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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