Add 28/18 and 24/48, Solve 1 10/18 + 24/48 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 24/48

28/18 + 24/48 is 37/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
28/18 = 28 × 8/18 × 8 = 224/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
24/48 = 24 × 3/48 × 3 = 72/144
Add the two like fractions:
224/144 + 72/144 = 224 + 72/144 = 296/144
296/144 simplified gives 37/18
So, 28/18 + 24/48 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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