Add 7/24 and 6/18
7/24 + 6/18 is 5/8.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
21/72 + 24/72 = 21 + 24/72 = 45/72 - 45/72 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 7/24 + 6/18 = 5/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/24+6/18 7/24+12/18 7/48+6/18 7/24+6/36 21/24+6/18 7/72+6/18 7/24+6/54 35/24+6/18 7/24+30/18 7/24+6/90 49/24+6/18 7/24+42/18