Add 2/24 and 18/32
2/24 + 18/32 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 54/96 = 8 + 54/96 = 62/96 - 62/96 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 2/24 + 18/32 = 31/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/24+18/32 2/24+36/32 2/48+18/32 2/24+18/64 6/24+18/32 2/24+54/32 2/72+18/32 2/24+18/96 10/24+18/32 2/24+90/32 14/24+18/32