Add 5/24 and 16/18
5/24 + 16/18 is 79/72.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 64/72 = 15 + 64/72 = 79/72 - So, 5/24 + 16/18 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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