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Add 18/24 and 14/28

18/24 + 14/28 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/168 + 84/168 = 126 + 84/168 = 210/168
  5. 210/168 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 18/24 + 14/28 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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