Add 6/18 and 8/24
6/18 + 8/24 is 2/3.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 24/72 = 24 + 24/72 = 48/72 - 48/72 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 6/18 + 8/24 = 2/3
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