Add 2/24 and 35/18, Solve 2/24 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 35/18

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

2/24 + 35/18 is 73/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 140/72 = 6 + 140/72 = 146/72
146/72 simplified gives 73/36
So, 2/24 + 35/18 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36

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