Add 81/18 and 2/24, Solve 4 9/18 + 2/24 as a fraction

Add 81/18 and 2/24

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 2/24

81/18 + 2/24 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
81/18 = 81 × 4/18 × 4 = 324/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
Add the two like fractions:
324/72 + 6/72 = 324 + 6/72 = 330/72
330/72 simplified gives 55/12
So, 81/18 + 2/24 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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