Add 6/24 and 18/32
6/24 + 18/32 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 54/96 = 24 + 54/96 = 78/96 - 78/96 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 6/24 + 18/32 = 13/16
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