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Add 35/14 and 18/24

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 18/24

35/14 + 18/24 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 126/168 = 420 + 126/168 = 546/168
  5. 546/168 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 35/14 + 18/24 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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