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Add 24/18 and 14/16

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 14/16

24/18 + 14/16 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   24/18 = 24 × 8/18 × 8 = 192/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/144 + 126/144 = 192 + 126/144 = 318/144
5. 318/144 simplified gives 53/24
6. So, 24/18 + 14/16 = 53/24
   In mixed form: 25/24

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