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Add 24/14 and 20/18

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 2/18

24/14 + 20/18 is 178/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/126 + 140/126 = 216 + 140/126 = 356/126
  5. 356/126 simplified gives 178/63
  6. So, 24/14 + 20/18 = 178/63
    In mixed form: 252/63

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