Add 24/18 and 14/80, Solve 1 6/18 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 14/80

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 14/80

24/18 + 14/80 is 181/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
24/18 = 24 × 40/18 × 40 = 960/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
Add the two like fractions:
960/720 + 126/720 = 960 + 126/720 = 1086/720
1086/720 simplified gives 181/120
So, 24/18 + 14/80 = 181/120
In mixed form: 161/120

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