Add 8/24 and 1/18
8/24 + 1/18 is 7/18.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 4/72 = 24 + 4/72 = 28/72 - 28/72 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 8/24 + 1/18 = 7/18
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