Add 24/18 and 8/5
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 3/5
24/18 + 8/5 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 144/90 = 120 + 144/90 = 264/90 - 264/90 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 24/18 + 8/5 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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