Add 24/18 and 60/50, Solve 1 6/18 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 60/50

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

24/18 + 60/50 is 38/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 540/450 = 600 + 540/450 = 1140/450
1140/450 simplified gives 38/15
So, 24/18 + 60/50 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15

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