Add 7/4 and 24/18
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 6/18
7/4 + 24/18 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
7/4 = 7 × 9/4 × 9 = 63/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
63/36 + 48/36 = 63 + 48/36 = 111/36 - 111/36 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 7/4 + 24/18 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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