Add 42/24 and 14/6, Solve 1 18/24 + 2 2/6 as a fraction

Add 42/24 and 14/6

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

42/24 + 14/6 is 49/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
14/6 = 14 × 4/6 × 4 = 56/24
Add the two like fractions:
42/24 + 56/24 = 42 + 56/24 = 98/24
98/24 simplified gives 49/12
So, 42/24 + 14/6 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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