Add 24/10 and 18/14, Solve 2 4/10 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 18/14

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

24/10 + 18/14 is 129/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
24/10 = 24 × 7/10 × 7 = 168/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70
Add the two like fractions:
168/70 + 90/70 = 168 + 90/70 = 258/70
258/70 simplified gives 129/35
So, 24/10 + 18/14 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35

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