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Add 24/14 and 24/36

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 24/36

24/14 + 24/36 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    24/14 = 24 × 18/14 × 18 = 432/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/252 + 168/252 = 432 + 168/252 = 600/252
  5. 600/252 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 24/14 + 24/36 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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