Add 60/24 and 84/18
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 4 12/18
60/24 + 84/18 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
84/18 = 84 × 4/18 × 4 = 336/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 336/72 = 180 + 336/72 = 516/72 - 516/72 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 60/24 + 84/18 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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