Add 28/18 and 3/24
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 3/24
28/18 + 3/24 is 121/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
28/18 = 28 × 4/18 × 4 = 112/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
112/72 + 9/72 = 112 + 9/72 = 121/72 - So, 28/18 + 3/24 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72
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