Question

Solve and choose appropriate answer in simplest form to fill in the blanks:

$\frac{11}{24}+\frac{7}{24}=\_\_\_$

[$\frac{18}{24}$ / $\frac{3}{4}$]

Answer 1

• Step 1: As these are the like fractions, add the numerators and write the sum over the common denominator.

$\frac{11}{24}+\frac{7}{24}=\frac{11+7}{24}=\frac{18}{24}$

• Step 2: It can be observed that $6$ is the common factor of $18$ and $24$. Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factor $6$.

$\frac{18÷6}{24÷6}=\frac{3}{4}$

• Now, there is no common factor of $3$ and $4$ other than $1$. Hence, the simplest form of $\frac{18}{24}$ is $\frac{3}{4}$.