Add 3/24 and 9/18
3/24 + 9/18 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 36/72 = 9 + 36/72 = 45/72 - 45/72 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/24 + 9/18 = 5/8
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