Add 24/5 and 24/18
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 6/18
24/5 + 24/18 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 120/90 = 432 + 120/90 = 552/90 - 552/90 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 24/5 + 24/18 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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