Add 24/18 and 2/4
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2/4
24/18 + 2/4 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
48/36 + 18/36 = 48 + 18/36 = 66/36 - 66/36 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 24/18 + 2/4 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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