Add 2/14 and 24/18, Solve 2/14 + 1 6/18 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 24/18

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

2/14 + 24/18 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 168/126 = 18 + 168/126 = 186/126
186/126 simplified gives 31/21
So, 2/14 + 24/18 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad