Add 24/18 and 14/12, Solve 1 6/18 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 14/12

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

24/18 + 14/12 is 5/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
Add the two like fractions:
48/36 + 42/36 = 48 + 42/36 = 90/36
90/36 simplified gives 5/2
So, 24/18 + 14/12 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2

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