Add 32/24 and 6/18
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 6/18
32/24 + 6/18 is 5/3.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 3/24 × 3 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 24/72 = 96 + 24/72 = 120/72 - 120/72 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 32/24 + 6/18 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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