Add 18/9 and 9/24
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 9/24
18/9 + 9/24 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 27/72 = 144 + 27/72 = 171/72 - 171/72 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 18/9 + 9/24 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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