Add 24/14 and 32/36, Solve 1 10/14 + 32/36 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 32/36

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 32/36

24/14 + 32/36 is 164/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
24/14 = 24 × 18/14 × 18 = 432/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252
Add the two like fractions:
432/252 + 224/252 = 432 + 224/252 = 656/252
656/252 simplified gives 164/63
So, 24/14 + 32/36 = 164/63
In mixed form: 238/63

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