Add 24/18 and 10/4, Solve 1 6/18 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 10/4

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

24/18 + 10/4 is 23/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
Add the two like fractions:
48/36 + 90/36 = 48 + 90/36 = 138/36
138/36 simplified gives 23/6
So, 24/18 + 10/4 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6

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