Add 8/24 and 16/18
8/24 + 16/18 is 11/9.
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,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 64/72 = 24 + 64/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 8/24 + 16/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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