Add 18/24 and 36/5, Solve 18/24 + 7 1/5 as a fraction

Add 18/24 and 36/5

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 7 1/5

18/24 + 36/5 is 159/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
36/5 = 36 × 24/5 × 24 = 864/120
Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 864/120 = 90 + 864/120 = 954/120
954/120 simplified gives 159/20
So, 18/24 + 36/5 = 159/20
In mixed form: 719/20

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