Add 18/14 and 7/24, Solve 1 4/14 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 18/14 and 7/24

1^st number: 1 4/14, 2^nd number: 7/24

18/14 + 7/24 is 265/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
18/14 = 18 × 12/14 × 12 = 216/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 49/168 = 216 + 49/168 = 265/168
So, 18/14 + 7/24 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168

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