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Add 24/32 and 50/18

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 2 14/18

24/32 + 50/18 is 127/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/288 + 800/288 = 216 + 800/288 = 1016/288
  5. 1016/288 simplified gives 127/36
  6. So, 24/32 + 50/18 = 127/36
    In mixed form: 319/36

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