Add 3/24 and 18/48
3/24 + 18/48 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
3/24 = 3 × 2/24 × 2 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 18/48 = 6 + 18/48 = 24/48 - 24/48 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 3/24 + 18/48 = 1/2
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