Add 24/18 and 28/8, Solve 1 6/18 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 28/8

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

24/18 + 28/8 is 29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
24/18 = 24 × 4/18 × 4 = 96/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
28/8 = 28 × 9/8 × 9 = 252/72
Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 252/72 = 96 + 252/72 = 348/72
348/72 simplified gives 29/6
So, 24/18 + 28/8 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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