Add 5/18 and 14/24
5/18 + 14/24 is 31/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
20/72 + 42/72 = 20 + 42/72 = 62/72 - 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 5/18 + 14/24 = 31/36
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