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Add 14/18 and 49/24

1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 2 1/24

14/18 + 49/24 is 203/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/72 + 147/72 = 56 + 147/72 = 203/72
  5. So, 14/18 + 49/24 = 203/72
    In mixed form: 259/72

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