Add 24/12 and 15/18, Solve 2 0/12 + 15/18 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 15/18

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 15/18

24/12 + 15/18 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
24/12 = 24 × 3/12 × 3 = 72/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36
Add the two like fractions:
72/36 + 30/36 = 72 + 30/36 = 102/36
102/36 simplified gives 17/6
So, 24/12 + 15/18 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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