Add 24/18 and 42/72
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 42/72
24/18 + 42/72 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 42/72 = 96 + 42/72 = 138/72 - 138/72 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 24/18 + 42/72 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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