Add 24/18 and 20/32, Solve 1 6/18 + 20/32 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 20/32

24/18 + 20/32 is 47/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 180/288 = 384 + 180/288 = 564/288
564/288 simplified gives 47/24
So, 24/18 + 20/32 = 47/24
In mixed form: 123/24

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