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Add 6/24 and 18/3

1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 6 0/3

6/24 + 18/3 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    18/3 = 18 × 8/3 × 8 = 144/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/24 + 144/24 = 6 + 144/24 = 150/24
  5. 150/24 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 6/24 + 18/3 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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