Add 6/24 and 21/18, Solve 6/24 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 21/18

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

6/24 + 21/18 is 17/12.

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,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
21/18 = 21 × 4/18 × 4 = 84/72
Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 84/72 = 18 + 84/72 = 102/72
102/72 simplified gives 17/12
So, 6/24 + 21/18 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12

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