Add 6/24 and 27/18, Solve 6/24 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 27/18

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

6/24 + 27/18 is 7/4.

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,
27/18 = 27 × 4/18 × 4 = 108/72
Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 108/72 = 18 + 108/72 = 126/72
126/72 simplified gives 7/4
So, 6/24 + 27/18 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4

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