Add 3/18 and 5/24
3/18 + 5/24 is 3/8.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 15/72 = 12 + 15/72 = 27/72 - 27/72 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 3/18 + 5/24 = 3/8
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