Add 2/24 and 72/18, Solve 2/24 + 4 0/18 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 72/18

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 4 0/18

2/24 + 72/18 is 49/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
72/18 = 72 × 4/18 × 4 = 288/72
Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 288/72 = 6 + 288/72 = 294/72
294/72 simplified gives 49/12
So, 2/24 + 72/18 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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