Add 14/24 and 50/45, Solve 14/24 + 1 5/45 as a fraction

Add 14/24 and 50/45

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

14/24 + 50/45 is 61/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 400/360 = 210 + 400/360 = 610/360
610/360 simplified gives 61/36
So, 14/24 + 50/45 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36

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