Add 4/7 and 18/24
4/7 + 18/24 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 126/168 = 96 + 126/168 = 222/168 - 222/168 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 4/7 + 18/24 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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