Add 36/24 and 2/18
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/18
36/24 + 2/18 is 29/18.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 8/72 = 108 + 8/72 = 116/72 - 116/72 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 36/24 + 2/18 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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