Add 24/8 and 21/18, Solve 3 0/8 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 21/18

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

24/8 + 21/18 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
24/8 = 24 × 9/8 × 9 = 216/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
21/18 = 21 × 4/18 × 4 = 84/72
Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 84/72 = 216 + 84/72 = 300/72
300/72 simplified gives 25/6
So, 24/8 + 21/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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