Add 24/32 and 45/18, Solve 24/32 + 2 9/18 as a fraction

Add 24/32 and 45/18

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

24/32 + 45/18 is 13/4.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 720/288 = 216 + 720/288 = 936/288
936/288 simplified gives 13/4
So, 24/32 + 45/18 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4

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