Add 24/6 and 8/18
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/18
24/6 + 8/18 is 40/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
24/6 = 24 × 3/6 × 3 = 72/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
72/18 + 8/18 = 72 + 8/18 = 80/18 - 80/18 simplified gives 40/9
- So, 24/6 + 8/18 = 40/9
In mixed form: 44/9
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