Add 24/4 and 14/18, Solve 6 0/4 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 14/18

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/18

24/4 + 14/18 is 61/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
24/4 = 24 × 9/4 × 9 = 216/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
14/18 = 14 × 2/18 × 2 = 28/36
Add the two like fractions:
216/36 + 28/36 = 216 + 28/36 = 244/36
244/36 simplified gives 61/9
So, 24/4 + 14/18 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9

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