Add 24/28 and 2/18
24/28 + 2/18 is 61/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 28/252 = 216 + 28/252 = 244/252 - 244/252 simplified gives 61/63
- So, 24/28 + 2/18 = 61/63
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