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Add 18/24 and 16/14

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

18/24 + 16/14 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
    16/14 = 16 × 12/14 × 12 = 192/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/168 + 192/168 = 126 + 192/168 = 318/168
  5. 318/168 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 18/24 + 16/14 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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