Add 24/72 and 18/14, Solve 24/72 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 24/72 and 18/14

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

24/72 + 18/14 is 34/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
18/14 = 18 × 36/14 × 36 = 648/504
Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 648/504 = 168 + 648/504 = 816/504
816/504 simplified gives 34/21
So, 24/72 + 18/14 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21

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