Add 24/48 and 6/18
24/48 + 6/18 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
24/48 = 24 × 3/48 × 3 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 48/144 = 72 + 48/144 = 120/144 - 120/144 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 24/48 + 6/18 = 5/6
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