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Add 14/18 and 24/10

1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 2 4/10

14/18 + 24/10 is 143/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/90 + 216/90 = 70 + 216/90 = 286/90
  5. 286/90 simplified gives 143/45
  6. So, 14/18 + 24/10 = 143/45
    In mixed form: 38/45

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